# The Lab **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-lab/7.md?page=9 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Some thoughts on sword balance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-thoughts-on-sword-balance/21201)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-thoughts-on-sword-balance/21201 "2019-10-28T19:24:35Z")
1: To-hit bonus Some swords have +1, some have +2. According to the doc https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/blob/6831dd6e4f48dc79f71a0ebafb9b8a6808d5b6c5/doc/GAME\_BALANCE.md#to-hit-bonuses (almost) all sword… --- ## [I want to make a mod based on my own worst fears! (And I have no skill what so ever!)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-to-make-a-mod-based-on-my-own-worst-fears-and-i-have-no-skill-what-so-ever/21751)
**Author:** [@Singy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Singy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-want-to-make-a-mod-based-on-my-own-worst-fears-and-i-have-no-skill-what-so-ever/21751 "2019-10-25T15:36:42Z")
It’s necrophobia. I want to make a necrophobia mod (sorry for the out of tone clickbatey title). But yeah, all I want from this thread is some links to modding resources after venting about my phobia. Now see, searching… --- ## [Realistic fridge sizes (MOD)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-fridge-sizes-mod/20585)
**Author:** [@Wayticus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayticus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-fridge-sizes-mod/20585 "2019-10-21T04:51:49Z")
Since fridges are not realistically all mini fridges 7Cf/200L, and rv fridges are not cooler size, this mod makes them more realistic sizes on the small end. Went from 200L/about 7Cf to 600L/about 21CF. RV ones went fr… --- ## [PKs\_Rebalancing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-rebalancing/15301)
**Author:** [@Fuscosco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fuscosco)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-rebalancing/15301 "2019-10-15T00:33:22Z")
Git Download: https://github.com/pisskop/PKs\_Rebalancing My personal email is: jfusco1989@gmail.com, feel free to keep in touch. The reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PKs\_Rebalancing/ PKs own playthrough: https://www.y… --- ## [Alternative RetroDays's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alternative-retrodayss/21555)
**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alternative-retrodayss/21555 "2019-10-10T18:42:58Z")
Fresh from the Discord, @Rylan#8183 has done a little tweaking to the RetroDays tileset. This may help relieve some eyestrain associated with the default RetroDays tileset. If response is positive, this may BECOME the de… --- ## [Mod that adds Ferns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-that-adds-ferns/21533)
**Author:** [@e1ven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/e1ven)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-that-adds-ferns/21533 "2019-10-05T09:39:28Z")
My wife was lamenting that she couldn’t harvest fiddleheads in the forests of the game, even though it’s set in New England where they are relatively common. I put together a quick mod that adds ferns and fiddleheads to… --- ## [Hybrid Inventory \[2019-5-8\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hybrid-inventory-2019-5-8/15953)
**Author:** [@Robik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robik)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hybrid-inventory-2019-5-8/15953 "2019-10-05T05:35:58Z")
Hybrid inventory is spiritual successor of my previous modification of inventory system - CataTweaks I made 3 and half years ago. It consist of 2 main parts. It does allow to move items in and from a container, not ju… --- ## [Community Aftershock!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/community-aftershock/19948)
**Author:** [@Poragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Poragon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/community-aftershock/19948 "2019-10-05T03:20:17Z")
'eyo all! As we all have all sadly learned over the past bit, Esther is stepping down from their role as active maintainer of Aftershock. However, this does not mean the end of active dev on the Aftershock mod! With Est… --- ## [Prices on firearms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prices-on-firearms/21559)
**Author:** [@nerosshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nerosshadow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prices-on-firearms/21559 "2019-10-02T05:13:37Z")
Are they approximated, balanced for game purposes? Or are they meant to mirror IRL prices? For example the Hi-Point C9 costs $750.0 , whereas irl brand new from hi point would run you $199.0 I understand that some have… --- ## [(github help) fixing one last check but don't know how](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-help-fixing-one-last-check-but-dont-know-how/21426)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/github-help-fixing-one-last-check-but-dont-know-how/21426 "2019-09-22T02:41:33Z")
im sitll learning how to use github and slowly but sure im getting to know how to make PR and submit issues thanks to guide available in here and Github, i’ve followed every single step of all guides and managed to get m… --- ## [A small change to MST\_Extra to add functionality to its Charcoal Purifier furniture](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-change-to-mst-extra-to-add-functionality-to-its-charcoal-purifier-furniture/21347)
**Author:** [@DrakeDragon8](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DrakeDragon8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-small-change-to-mst-extra-to-add-functionality-to-its-charcoal-purifier-furniture/21347 "2019-09-15T20:42:28Z")
Awhile ago I built this thing trying to see what it could do only to find it could do nothing so I left it alone. This morning I decided that I might as well try to do something about it for giggles. I now understand w… --- ## [Rideable mech suits are in](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rideable-mech-suits-are-in/20999)
**Author:** [@dpwb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dpwb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rideable-mech-suits-are-in/20999 "2019-09-06T06:45:08Z")
These are “monsters” that you can ride. deets here. https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/32409 Three varieties : combat mech, recon mech, lifter mech. Find them in lab finales and military bunkers, bring … --- ## [Nuclear Missle Damage + map deformation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-missle-damage-map-deformation/21235)
**Author:** [@zeziba](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zeziba)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nuclear-missle-damage-map-deformation/21235 "2019-09-03T22:09:19Z")
Greetings, I was reading the issues on github and issue #33606 at https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/issues/33606 seems like a cool thing to implement. So I wanted to locate the file that is responsible for t… --- ## [Looking for mods that work with 0.D Experimental builds for android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-mods-that-work-with-0-d-experimental-builds-for-android/21241)
**Author:** [@knives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/knives)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-for-mods-that-work-with-0-d-experimental-builds-for-android/21241 "2019-09-03T21:47:16Z")
currently missing these good mods, StatsThroughSkills, StatsThroughKills, SpeedyDex and pk rebalancing. Forum Mod can transfer if posted in wrong section. --- ## [My idea for a mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-idea-for-a-mod/21025)
**Author:** [@Ademondog](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ademondog)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-idea-for-a-mod/21025 "2019-09-03T21:11:50Z")
Basically makes all animals be able to be tamed You can do want ya want with the idea but I think it would be cool to have a pet bear --- ## [I need mechanincs 4 to swap a tire?! AKA Wheel rework](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-mechanincs-4-to-swap-a-tire-aka-wheel-rework/21138)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-need-mechanincs-4-to-swap-a-tire-aka-wheel-rework/21138 "2019-09-02T21:14:10Z")
Short story: I had spawned in rather limited area. Two roads were blocked by cities too big to handle, one road had turret blockade and the last road hat triffids. With no way out I had to do with what I found in this … --- ## [BioCo Mod Release](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bioco-mod-release/16538)
**Author:** [@Poragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Poragon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bioco-mod-release/16538 "2019-08-30T23:40:35Z")
Congratulations Survivor! BioCo is rolling out their latest in post-apocalypse bionic manipulation just for you! BioCo is a mod created for Cataclysm; Dark Days ahead with the goal of reintroducing CBM creation and mani… --- ## [Simplified Nutrition Mod requested tweaks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simplified-nutrition-mod-requested-tweaks/21133)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/simplified-nutrition-mod-requested-tweaks/21133 "2019-08-23T19:49:53Z")
Would it be possible to update this mod to work the old way in terms of eating? This mod doesn’t seem to blend well with the updated hunger system. I go with this mod so I don’t have to manage vitamins/calories, just eat… --- ## [C:DDA Extra Professions (& Gears... ;) )](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-extra-professions-gears/10856)
**Author:** [@Marte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Marte)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/c-dda-extra-professions-gears/10856 "2019-08-15T21:17:55Z")
So, here I am. After a lot of playtesting and balancing, now it is time to share my work with the community. My addon is called “C:DDA Extra Professions” (“Rebalance” category) and, as the name implies, it adds some ne… --- ## [Suggestions for new items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestions-for-new-items/20697)
**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestions-for-new-items/20697 "2019-08-14T22:39:42Z")
I was thinking it’d be easier for organization to add small plastic boxes and metal boxes for storing items in. Make your own medical kits, store cash cards, etc. Also USB and phone chords for copper wire or transferrin… --- ## [World on Fire monster pack - testing & adjustments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-on-fire-monster-pack-testing-adjustments/19548)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-on-fire-monster-pack-testing-adjustments/19548 "2019-08-13T21:30:04Z")
After discussing the possibility of adding more fire enemies to the game, I decided to just make a mod. I need lots of testing & help finishing it though. The mod adds several fire type monsters. The read me on github h… --- ## [Multi-Ammo Weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multi-ammo-weapons/21036)
**Author:** [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multi-ammo-weapons/21036 "2019-08-11T00:37:53Z")
So, mucking about with small mods, I have been thinking about some neat things to get going. The problem is all of them require more than one ammunition type to function(AKA, fire one time, two sorts of ammunition are de… --- ## [Adding new logic to mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-new-logic-to-mods/21031)
**Author:** [@Abraham\_Limpo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Abraham_Limpo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-new-logic-to-mods/21031 "2019-08-09T14:21:42Z")
I now in the past you could use LUA to code some logic in the mods, but I wanted to know if there’s a way to add some logic in mods, save from coding this into the main game in C++. Particularly, I wanted to see if: I… --- ## [Researching your own recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/researching-your-own-recipes/20246)
**Author:** [@JayThirtySeven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JayThirtySeven)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/researching-your-own-recipes/20246 "2019-08-02T20:29:37Z")
I’m sure this isn’t a new idea, but I was having trouble finding certain skill books and thought it could be nice if there were some way for my character to figure out book-only recipes through trial and error. In this … --- ## [How to change sepia (brown) to old gray colors (tileset only, compile only)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-sepia-brown-to-old-gray-colors-tileset-only-compile-only/20948)
**Author:** [@Lime](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lime)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-change-sepia-brown-to-old-gray-colors-tileset-only-compile-only/20948 "2019-08-01T16:35:53Z")
If you, like me, find it frustrating that memorised (visited but not currently visible) area is now brown (Brown!? What a ridicu… unconventional choice of colour…), and if you, like me, dislike that, I’ve made a quick an… --- ## [I made a mod to remove Gigantic naked mole-rats specifically](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-made-a-mod-to-remove-gigantic-naked-mole-rats-specifically/20513)
**Author:** [@Dueu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dueu)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-made-a-mod-to-remove-gigantic-naked-mole-rats-specifically/20513 "2019-07-31T12:03:49Z")
I hate gigantic naked mole-rats at a molecular level so I learned a few basic things of modding C:DDA and made this mod. --- ## [Square Fonts pack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/square-fonts-pack/9681)
**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/square-fonts-pack/9681 "2019-07-30T00:35:15Z")
It is my fonts pack. Actualy it is not purely my work at all. It is mostly just combination and modification of other’s people works. I made it for myself but someone may find it useful too. DOWNLOAD CURRENT VERSION: V… --- ## [Whaley's Weird World, link request](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whaleys-weird-world-link-request/20876)
**Author:** [@Ross\_Perot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ross_Perot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whaleys-weird-world-link-request/20876 "2019-07-24T01:35:05Z")
Does anyone know of an alternative to nofile.io where I can still find this mod? Featured the Jersey Devil, Sasquatch, aliens (as in the Greys), MIB, etc. --- ## [A wandering updater appears! Works with B8166 (lazy b8212 update in comments)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-wandering-updater-appears-works-with-b8166-lazy-b8212-update-in-comments/17267)
**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-wandering-updater-appears-works-with-b8166-lazy-b8212-update-in-comments/17267 "2019-07-07T06:36:16Z")
Download Modpack Here. So…it’s been awhile. I recently reentered the electronic age and have been playing cataclysm again. As usual, I find the Lab rife with under maintained and conflicting mods, but I gotta have em al… --- ## [Scratching, bit over the top?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scratching-bit-over-the-top/20751)
**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scratching-bit-over-the-top/20751 "2019-07-13T22:54:56Z")
Lost a bar and a half of hp to scratching my torso in my current game, it seems a bit… excessive, I mean thats anything from 19 - 27 points of self inflicted damage from scratching an itchy body part. You can take knife … [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-lab/7.md?page=8) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-lab/7.md?page=10)