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**Author:** [@Tripleight](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tripleight)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rant-about-the-difficulty-and-challenge/18695 "2019-02-14T04:15:58Z")
Hey. Despite any criticism, keep in mind, that I believe this game is a gem. Otherwise I wouldn’t be posting anything. I play without mods, I like to keep the experience of the game as “vanilla” for many reasons that I … --- ## [New Building Idea: Nightclub/Infested Nightclub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-building-idea-nightclub-infested-nightclub/18645)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-building-idea-nightclub-infested-nightclub/18645 "2019-02-14T03:17:01Z")
So, I’ve played several games which had some pretty epic fights that took place in a nightclub or similar establishment. Such a structure might be worthy of inclusion in CDDA. I was thinking they might spawn in cities o… --- ## [Pipe Bomb question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pipe-bomb-question/18778)
**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pipe-bomb-question/18778 "2019-02-13T23:03:30Z")
So I made a pipebomb and tried to throw it at a horde of zombies. After several (save scum) deaths, I have succeeded in learning the following: Wield pipe bomb first, then activate it. Throw Pipe Bomb as far as you can… --- ## [The way to translate a mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-way-to-translate-a-mods/18739)
**Author:** [@Adevald](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Adevald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-way-to-translate-a-mods/18739 "2019-02-13T15:01:50Z")
Sup. Is anyone knows how to make a universal mod translition. So that the mod has several available languages ​​at once. Maybe from “.mo” files? I dunno. I try to seek code realization of that thing. --- ## [My multiplayer idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-multiplayer-idea/18761)
**Author:** [@Solomonome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solomonome)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-multiplayer-idea/18761 "2019-02-13T14:50:31Z")
Hi there everyone, I’ve already seen people write about this, but I was wondering if it was ever going to happen. Will DDA ever have a multiplayer mode? I know it’s turn-based and the best way to do it was to send the … --- ## [Recipe for cured pelts in build ca. ~8500](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipe-for-cured-pelts-in-build-ca-8500/18763)
**Author:** [@EnDSchultz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnDSchultz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/recipe-for-cured-pelts-in-build-ca-8500/18763 "2019-02-13T14:28:40Z")
Not sure if this should go in the garage or the drawing board, but I’m just curious as to the logic for why the Cured Pelt recipe now requires 50 units of pelt? I understand that since the butchery overhaul you don’t jus… --- ## [Летсплей CDDA, как найти потенциальных зрителей?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda/18732)
**Author:** [@Victor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Victor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda/18732 "2019-02-12T19:46:28Z")
Я записал серию видеороликов по CDDA, выложил на youtube. Эти видео могут быть интересны кому-то ещё. Где лучше запостить ссылки чтобы желающие могли ознакомиться? Можно тут давать ссылку, это не будет считаться назойли… --- ## [Running a lot of mods. Stat mutations are broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-a-lot-of-mods-stat-mutations-are-broken/18771)
**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/running-a-lot-of-mods-stat-mutations-are-broken/18771 "2019-02-12T17:15:51Z")
So, I’m running Bright Nights, Cataclysm++, Arcana, PK’s, and a lot of different addition mods (ex. Medieval and Makeshift Items). When I mutate, I sometimes get Insanely Strong or Extremely Strong without the actual sta… --- ## [Driving without cruise control](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-without-cruise-control/18768)
**Author:** [@MaxTKOA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaxTKOA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-without-cruise-control/18768 "2019-02-12T03:07:43Z")
I recently tried driving in an experimental that’s a few days old without cruise control, because I’ve been trying out different styles of driving. The main problem is acceleration. Most of the time, accelerating from 25… --- ## [PK's mod and blobs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-mod-and-blobs/18742)
**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-mod-and-blobs/18742 "2019-02-12T01:11:39Z")
Playing with latest experimental and Ascension mod. There are a significant amount of blobs in the city I am in. A slime pit was in my reality bubble when I entered the city, although now I’m out of it. I assume PK’s mo… --- ## [Safehouse randomly bursting into flames](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safehouse-randomly-bursting-into-flames/18757)
**Author:** [@Ross\_Perot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ross_Perot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safehouse-randomly-bursting-into-flames/18757 "2019-02-11T22:16:14Z")
Sleeping in the barracks of the military bunker, only to wake up to fire blazing all around the room and the roof collapsing in on me. The first time it happened, I thought maybe the fire had gotten out of its brazier a… --- ## [Driving causes crash?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-causes-crash/18756)
**Author:** [@CardinalMecha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CardinalMecha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-causes-crash/18756 "2019-02-11T20:38:57Z")
Sometimes I’m able to drive a good long while with no problems but randomly I try to drive again and the screen turns black as if it’s pitch black night and I can’t even see my character then the game crashes and gives t… --- ## [Fire extinguisher wont work](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-extinguisher-wont-work/18758)
**Author:** [@Hof1993](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hof1993)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fire-extinguisher-wont-work/18758 "2019-02-11T15:53:45Z")
So my fire extinguisher won’t work at all. I activate it and point in the direction wanted but nothing. Not even a message. Help please. --- ## [How does Archery / Arrow damage work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-archery-arrow-damage-work/18752)
**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-archery-arrow-damage-work/18752 "2019-02-11T12:07:35Z")
So I’ve been using a long bow and making different arrows. My archery skill is 4. I am rather confused about the arrows and the damage. The Wooden Arrow has a Damage 10, AP of 3, Range 7. A Heavy Fire-hardened Arrow has… --- ## [Negative Mutation Encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/negative-mutation-encumbrance/18749)
**Author:** [@Anxiety](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Anxiety)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/negative-mutation-encumbrance/18749 "2019-02-11T01:29:15Z")
I like to create small mods for my own use. Recently, I added an “Agile” mutation that adds -10 encumbrance to all body parts (using “encumbrance\_always”). In doing so, I discovered two problems: The encumbrance dis… --- ## [Furniture packing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/furniture-packing/18737)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/furniture-packing/18737 "2019-02-10T14:16:40Z")
So how does the ability of “pack” furniture. this is mostly turning a draggable furniture in to a item so you can bring them up floors they would still be very heavy and have no logical way to store them its just somethi… --- ## [What is the "best" crossbow?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-crossbow/18515)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-best-crossbow/18515 "2019-02-10T14:14:24Z")
Inspired by a similar thread, I was wondering if anyone has done any comparisons between crossbows, and the various mods they can support. I feel like the utility of crossbows in training up Pistols or Rifles is also wo… --- ## [Unable to open safes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-open-safes/18745)
**Author:** [@FurryDegenerate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FurryDegenerate)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-open-safes/18745 "2019-02-10T13:35:27Z")
Whenever I use the stethoscope to open a safe, the game says the lock on the safe opens. When I examine the safe, no items are there and it says the safe is firmly sealed. --- ## [Can I use LUA to actively replace an item with another?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-use-lua-to-actively-replace-an-item-with-another/18673)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-use-lua-to-actively-replace-an-item-with-another/18673 "2019-02-10T02:57:06Z")
Is there a way to use a LUA to make a mod that automatically replaces all instances of an item in the world it is used in with a different item? --- ## [Cataclysm University - A new player resource](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-university-a-new-player-resource/14844)
**Author:** [@Vormithrax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vormithrax)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-university-a-new-player-resource/14844 "2019-02-09T20:00:10Z")
A Youtube series (26 courses currently) designed to help new players learn about the game and overcome the initial learning cliff. It contains a series of short informative videos that each address a speci… --- ## [NPC Social Experiment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-social-experiment/18738)
**Author:** [@Fool](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-social-experiment/18738 "2019-02-09T19:32:59Z")
I’m currently creating a mod on the stable version and I was testing it out. I got bored. Decided to spawn a bunch of NPCs near a small town after killing all the zombies in the little town. It got out of hand REALLY fas… --- ## [Idea for learning json: glass products](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-learning-json-glass-products/18721)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-learning-json-glass-products/18721 "2019-02-09T04:42:38Z")
I saw a post somewhere about how all of these “here’s an idea” posts are kind of useless since contributors tend to have their own ideas, and it occurs to me once again that I have the time and energy to consider contrib… --- ## [How to add custom waypoint?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-custom-waypoint/18715)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-add-custom-waypoint/18715 "2019-02-09T03:03:50Z")
so im starting to do some crafting and building base now rather than exploring and looting like i used to play, but im a kind of player who build a base, explore far away and end up forget where is my base located… is t… --- ## [Polish translation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/polish-translation/13738)
**Author:** [@lol2121](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lol2121)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/polish-translation/13738 "2019-02-08T00:13:35Z")
Hello, I’m currently translating the game to Polish together with mr\_sep on Transifex, and I need someone to coordinate the translations and update the game .po files. Any help is very much welcome! Polish translation p… --- ## [Some crafting related ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-crafting-related-ideas/18710)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-crafting-related-ideas/18710 "2019-02-07T19:08:44Z")
OK so some new builds to help with storage for crafting ingots solid compact version of meltable items metals glass and plastic (yes they melt plastic in to holds) heavy but compact taking little space. smelter the ma… --- ## [The Jank That Is Morale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-jank-that-is-morale/18640)
**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-jank-that-is-morale/18640 "2019-02-05T20:12:34Z")
I think we can all agree that the morale mechanics in Cataclysm are handled pretty awkwardly. No matter what we do, representing something as nuanced and complex as mood with a single quantitative value will be at least … --- ## [How is melee weapon attack speed calculated?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-melee-weapon-attack-speed-calculated/18668)
**Author:** [@MaxTKOA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaxTKOA)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-is-melee-weapon-attack-speed-calculated/18668 "2019-02-07T03:08:28Z")
I’m just getting into modding CDDA, and I’ve been messing around with a few things, including melee weapons. I’m a bit confused as to how exactly the attack speed is calculated, though, because it’s not a stat included i… --- ## [Installing CBM on me sedates NPC follower](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-cbm-on-me-sedates-npc-follower/18560)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-cbm-on-me-sedates-npc-follower/18560 "2019-02-07T01:10:21Z")
Installed a bunch of CBMs on my character while my NPC follower was nearby. When I woke up NPC was sedated. Don’t really know why. --- ## [Disassembling Vehicle engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-vehicle-engines/18700)
**Author:** [@Damnit-Jenkins](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Damnit-Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disassembling-vehicle-engines/18700 "2019-02-06T23:20:37Z")
So I made a pallet lifter. I have a bottle jack. I removed the engine from the car. Why does my character have to then hold the engine in order to disassemble it? Anything in a car or truck immediately knocks him to the … --- ## [Help understanding monster\_attacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-understanding-monster-attacks/18705)
**Author:** [@TheMurderUnicorn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMurderUnicorn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-understanding-monster-attacks/18705 "2019-02-06T20:47:55Z")
Creating new monster\_attacks. Couldn’t find documentation on these specific questions and couldn’t understand the code. Could someone explain how armor\_penetration and armor\_multiplier work? Within a monster\_attack, I… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=157) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=159)