# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=181 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 182 --- ## [Root cellar? Are they a thing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/root-cellar-are-they-a-thing/16032)
**Author:** [@sfsworms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sfsworms)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/root-cellar-are-they-a-thing/16032 "2018-10-26T19:40:49Z")
So, reading the github, I thought that root cellar had been added to provide a food storage option. However, I can’t seem to find them in the construction menu, am I missing something? --- ## [That's fine, I never wanted to finish this lab anyway. (Potential Spoilers)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thats-fine-i-never-wanted-to-finish-this-lab-anyway-potential-spoilers/16245)
**Author:** [@Maverick](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maverick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thats-fine-i-never-wanted-to-finish-this-lab-anyway-potential-spoilers/16245 "2018-10-26T16:01:13Z")
I teleported to the bottom of a lab (I’m a cheater I know, but it’s easier than gearing up to literally just walk down there. I don’t save when I do stuff like this either) trying to remember what the finale was. I kne… --- ## [Storytime: Intelligence, But Not As We Know It (Based on events that occurred in a game)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storytime-intelligence-but-not-as-we-know-it-based-on-events-that-occurred-in-a-game/17165)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storytime-intelligence-but-not-as-we-know-it-based-on-events-that-occurred-in-a-game/17165 "2018-10-26T10:16:36Z")
So this is a story I wrote after finishing a desperate campaign of containment and sterilization against an absolutely catastrophic Fungal infestation in my game. It is less about the fight itself, and more about what … --- ## [Bug or bad config?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-or-bad-config/16925)
**Author:** [@Belcanzor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Belcanzor)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-or-bad-config/16925 "2018-10-26T03:33:48Z")
Very long loading times, Tested in home and work computers. Stop in “verify”, last step. Slow cursor movement only in “drop” menu. Not with the one you call with " / " Savegame 3 months old, 250 MB, 11k files. Last ex… --- ## [Hey all, newbie here! Heres my first semi-successful game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hey-all-newbie-here-heres-my-first-semi-successful-game/17109)
**Author:** [@Tefnut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tefnut)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hey-all-newbie-here-heres-my-first-semi-successful-game/17109 "2018-10-25T22:00:55Z")
I was attracted by the youtuber Kruggsmash playing this for a video. I love post-apocalyptic settings, and Roguelikes are very fun to get into. So I looked into some other resources, downloaded the launcher,and started t… --- ## [Picking up Everything/then dropping it from the tile I just passed over](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/picking-up-everything-then-dropping-it-from-the-tile-i-just-passed-over/16913)
**Author:** [@Mallowdust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mallowdust)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/picking-up-everything-then-dropping-it-from-the-tile-i-just-passed-over/16913 "2018-10-25T20:23:17Z")
I moved down one space from my initial position, and my character picked up all the items on my previous position and then dropped them down on the next tile. If I move over to other positions he will continue to amass a… --- ## [Disgusting Food is not even thought of being eaten](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disgusting-food-is-not-even-thought-of-being-eaten/16859)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disgusting-food-is-not-even-thought-of-being-eaten/16859 "2018-10-25T19:25:29Z")
Food that when you Press E to look for stuff to eat that shows up as red should show up at the bottom of the list of things available to eat. below the frozen food. And frozen food when eating from that menu giving you a… --- ## [Been a couple months since I played, can any one give me a quick run down of major changes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-a-couple-months-since-i-played-can-any-one-give-me-a-quick-run-down-of-major-changes/15971)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/been-a-couple-months-since-i-played-can-any-one-give-me-a-quick-run-down-of-major-changes/15971 "2018-10-25T18:45:27Z")
Its been a while since I played, I see there has been some major changes and would be very appreciative of any one willing to give me a quick run down of any added mechanics or major changes since the last couple months. … --- ## [CBMs, whats going on with them, what happened to limitations and whats the future?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbms-whats-going-on-with-them-what-happened-to-limitations-and-whats-the-future/15786)
**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbms-whats-going-on-with-them-what-happened-to-limitations-and-whats-the-future/15786 "2018-10-25T18:36:05Z")
I play the game since arround ~7000 but recent changes really got me confused. For example, ability to remove CBMs has been disabled, and i cannot find any information about how to do it now. Too bad wiki is outdated. A… --- ## [Salut les francophones!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/salut-les-francophones/17162)
**Author:** [@Cendar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cendar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/salut-les-francophones/17162 "2018-10-25T17:04:28Z")
Bonjour! J’ai découvert ce jeu avant-hier et je venais juste faire un petit coucou du coté francophone du forum, pour voir s’il y avait d’autres survivants qui parlent la même langue que moi :slight\_smile: (Même si appa… --- ## [Started playing again (over a year),here are my suggestions to improve default keybindings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/started-playing-again-over-a-year-here-are-my-suggestions-to-improve-default-keybindings/17085)
**Author:** [@Arsen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arsen)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/started-playing-again-over-a-year-here-are-my-suggestions-to-improve-default-keybindings/17085 "2018-10-25T12:22:20Z")
After re-familiarizing with the game, here are my suggestions to improve potential new player experience: ( S ) is redundant and shroud be removed. This is a leftover from whalesdev demo which serves no purpose now (y… --- ## [Font rendering is broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/font-rendering-is-broken/16486)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/font-rendering-is-broken/16486 "2018-10-25T10:14:02Z")
Fonts sizes and rendering are broken: I was able to whittle the problem down a little, but it results in a really terrible looking game. I’d like if someone could chime on different version (and date) effects on rend… --- ## [Cranes and Butchery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cranes-and-butchery/17153)
**Author:** [@Unawares](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Unawares)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cranes-and-butchery/17153 "2018-10-25T05:51:21Z")
Hey, I’m slowly working my way through testing some of the more recent game changes. Recently I was roaming around towing a crane everywhere because of the new “lift” requirements for storage batteries etc. And it seem… --- ## [Explosions causing major lag?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosions-causing-major-lag/16148)
**Author:** [@Mantar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mantar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosions-causing-major-lag/16148 "2018-10-25T04:34:18Z")
Is anyone else having huge lag spikes caused by explosions? I’ve been trying to figure out what was doing this because it’s been an irregular event, but this afternoon I’m pretty sure I’ve just now narrowed it down to la… --- ## [How hard was the learning curve for you guys?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-hard-was-the-learning-curve-for-you-guys/15698)
**Author:** [@Gunpowder17](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gunpowder17)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-hard-was-the-learning-curve-for-you-guys/15698 "2018-10-25T04:27:11Z")
Someone brought up in the knife spear thread I made about how difficult the learning curve is and I wonder how it was like for the rest of you? I literally cannot remember my early game experience and actually find it to… --- ## [Queen Ants, But No Queen Bees?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/queen-ants-but-no-queen-bees/17046)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/queen-ants-but-no-queen-bees/17046 "2018-10-25T03:52:03Z")
So I found a giant beehive, and decided to get my Winney the Pooh on, and go plunder all the honey. I was successful, walked in, shot everything that moved, and walked out with a boatload of honeycomb and a few royal jel… --- ## [Android: Ammo error?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-ammo-error/17150)
**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krisu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-ammo-error/17150 "2018-10-25T02:48:42Z")
I keep getting this whenever I enter the game again. I pretty much have every single mod availible on android I can have, maybe my mod order is messed up. Does mod order matter? --- ## [Explosives seem bugged, or I have extremely bad luck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosives-seem-bugged-or-i-have-extremely-bad-luck/17117)
**Author:** [@Tefnut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tefnut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosives-seem-bugged-or-i-have-extremely-bad-luck/17117 "2018-10-25T02:08:51Z")
Every time i set an explosives timer and drop it, it doesnt go off for a really long time. I go out for a multiple hour expedition into other parts of the map while waiting for my c-4 on that bank vault to detonate? Does… --- ## [Which is more efficient lard or tallow?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-is-more-efficient-lard-or-tallow/17129)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-is-more-efficient-lard-or-tallow/17129 "2018-10-24T07:40:09Z")
More specifically assuming access to an infinite water source (lake, river, ect.) and in terms of which give you more mileage in terms of resulting crafting ingredients and or other useful byproducts. --- ## [Localisation file in .TXT file-format](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/localisation-file-in-txt-file-format/17147)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/localisation-file-in-txt-file-format/17147 "2018-10-24T22:08:22Z")
hi! Maybe it is possible to translate the game localization files from the packaged .MO format to the TXT format so that you can make edits using a simple notepad (or notepad++)? you ask for what is it? I answer - in o… --- ## [Caliber in weapon name](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/caliber-in-weapon-name/17136)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/caliber-in-weapon-name/17136 "2018-10-24T15:33:56Z")
Download: https://github.com/Hirmuolio/cdda-caliber-in-weapon-names This mod adds the gun caliber to gun names. For example “Calico M960” is renamed into “Calico M960 (9mm)”. This makes it easier to identify suitable w… --- ## [NBC mod returning](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nbc-mod-returning/16409)
**Author:** [@Kurchie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kurchie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nbc-mod-returning/16409 "2018-10-24T08:19:05Z")
TL;DR Working on gasmask mod again and it will be better this time, framework already done and tested but on old experimental version, let me know if this is still a good idea. No links yet, sorry. I know I posted only … --- ## [Is there a portable butchery rack?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-portable-butchery-rack/16283)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-portable-butchery-rack/16283 "2018-10-24T07:47:52Z")
I don’t think it makes sense to haul around the mats for a butchery rack to butcher critters, and I don’t have the space to haul most of them when I hunt. So is there a portable butchery rack item that will allow me to b… --- ## [What's with some of these changes?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-with-some-of-these-changes/17127)
**Author:** [@ExecutiveOdin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ExecutiveOdin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-with-some-of-these-changes/17127 "2018-10-24T06:19:27Z")
Came back after a long break. Suddenly I can’t use shift+\> to go through menus the same way. I have to use shift+tab to go backwards in other menus. In a game with controls like this muscle memory is huge and just in … --- ## [Ant Sieges/Outpost Defense Missions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ant-sieges-outpost-defense-missions/17122)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ant-sieges-outpost-defense-missions/17122 "2018-10-23T19:12:07Z")
So I was thinking that Ants need a new behavior. Given the right conditions, ants could come together into a swarm and assault an area. Maybe you just killed a bunch of them and they are hunting you, or their scouts foun… --- ## [NPCs and Michael Myers = What they have in common](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-and-michael-myers-what-they-have-in-common/17113)
**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-and-michael-myers-what-they-have-in-common/17113 "2018-10-23T18:28:09Z")
So I’m playing the latest experimental. Testing is fun and all. I came across a Military Base surrounded by mines and Raider/Bandits. Well I’m up for some action and they catch sight of me. They give chase. They chase…a… --- ## [Martial arts json questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-json-questions/17116)
**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-json-questions/17116 "2018-10-23T05:31:47Z")
I was looking through the martial arts json, and I saw that there were things like onhit, onmove, and ondodge buffs. Is there an option to add a buff that appears when you block an attack? I don’t think it is clumped in … --- ## [Overhaul to Mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overhaul-to-mechanics/17036)
**Author:** [@Entity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Entity)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overhaul-to-mechanics/17036 "2018-10-23T03:17:36Z")
It seems a bit unrealistic to me that a player can look at a vehicle with level 0 mechanics and know exactly what’s wrong with it down to the smallest detail, there should be some skill check implemented that one must me… --- ## [ESC Key Doesn't Bring Up Main Menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/esc-key-doesnt-bring-up-main-menu/17101)
**Author:** [@Gun\_Shy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gun_Shy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/esc-key-doesnt-bring-up-main-menu/17101 "2018-10-22T21:42:54Z")
I have looked at the 3 “similar to” topics, and I assure you this is different. In-game, the ESC key doesn’t bring up the main menu. It registers as an unknown command. I never unbound it, and I can’t figure out how to r… --- ## [Pick A Build #1 -- week of October 19, 2018](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pick-a-build-1-week-of-october-19-2018/17071)
**Author:** [@Narc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Narc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pick-a-build-1-week-of-october-19-2018/17071 "2018-10-22T07:47:55Z")
TL;DR: https://redd.it/9pi6oz Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first ever pick-a-build! What? From previous discussions, community members have expressed a desire to have a longer-term archive of past experimental b… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=180) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=182)