# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=188

[Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md)

**Page:** 189

---

## [No recipe for sheath?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-recipe-for-sheath/16611)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Badger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/no-recipe-for-sheath/16611 "2018-09-15T18:32:34Z")

</div>

Hey, Have tailoring 6 and would like to make a survivor utility belt, which needs a survivor belt, which needs a sheath. Trouble is I don’t have the recipe. Do I need to get it from a book? It’s a bit annoying as it’s a…

---

## [Debug filtering](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-filtering/16600)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/debug-filtering/16600 "2018-09-15T17:17:44Z")

</div>

Is there a way to filter item categories in the debug options. For example, if I want melee weapons only

---

## [Dark Dualshocks Ahead](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-dualshocks-ahead/16549)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@kade\_candler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kade_candler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dark-dualshocks-ahead/16549 "2018-09-13T20:24:35Z")

</div>

Before I begin, this new forum layout is entirely unfamiliar to me, so if I make any errors whilst creating this thread I apologize. I recently downloaded DS4Windows so I could configure cata to work on a Dualshock and …

---

## [Requesting feedback for a big change in storage batteries and electric motors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-feedback-for-a-big-change-in-storage-batteries-and-electric-motors/16370)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/requesting-feedback-for-a-big-change-in-storage-batteries-and-electric-motors/16370 "2018-09-13T19:26:39Z")

</div>

This a proposal for making a substantial change to how the game handles storage batteries and electric motors. I’m soliciting feedback, and won’t implement this before October. Background: Weak storage batteries A vehic…

---

## [Is it a good time to play the newest experimental?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-a-good-time-to-play-the-newest-experimental/16346)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Duhuh123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Duhuh123)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-it-a-good-time-to-play-the-newest-experimental/16346 "2018-09-13T00:24:29Z")

</div>

Has the frozen bug been resolved? Are there any other big problems? I am still playing 0.C-29759-g8badff72e3 now

---

## [Help a sprite artist?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-a-sprite-artist/16489)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-a-sprite-artist/16489 "2018-09-12T21:50:33Z")

</div>

So, I’m using chesthole and I’m frustrated at the survivor armor tiles. They look like my survivor is wearing a burlap sack. Not to mention there’s no survivor mask tile…and that…can not go unfixed. Now my problem is th…

---

## [Boots better than Combat Boots?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boots-better-than-combat-boots/16542)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boots-better-than-combat-boots/16542 "2018-09-12T20:34:33Z")

</div>

So It appears that Boots are straight up better than Combat Boots in every aspect except Warmth. Is that intended behaviour ?

---

## [Diverting river for farming irrigation?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diverting-river-for-farming-irrigation/16429)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@dpwb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dpwb)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diverting-river-for-farming-irrigation/16429 "2018-09-12T19:48:14Z")

</div>

I know the farming and zone pulls arent fully ready yet, but whilst I was playing around with them, I realised that the amount of water needed to get a good plot size going was quite high. That’s probably realistic ( pl…

---

## [Difference between Linux and Windows builds?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difference-between-linux-and-windows-builds/16576)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Pastell](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pastell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/difference-between-linux-and-windows-builds/16576 "2018-09-12T16:29:25Z")

</div>

So I have a laptop running Ubuntu, and my desktop runs Windows 10. I have a copy of the game for both computers, but the Linux one has an action menu that opens when you press Enter, a minimap, and the options menu on th…

---

## [How can I do in the new tab in crafting menu "buildings"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-do-in-the-new-tab-in-crafting-menu-buildings/16567)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-do-in-the-new-tab-in-crafting-menu-buildings/16567 "2018-09-12T15:03:40Z")

</div>

The last time that I played was 9 months ago more or less. And I returned to my drug :skull: . The game has grow in a lot of things (thanks to all you). And in crafting menu there is a new tab (for me) the “buildings” a…

---

## [How to edit monster groups?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-edit-monster-groups/16546)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-edit-monster-groups/16546 "2018-09-12T11:42:48Z")

</div>

I’m trying to make a mod that edits the monster groups but I can’t get it working. Lets for example reduce child zombies in schools and add cocroaches instead. So I add a json file in the mod with the following content…

---

## [Filthy Camouflage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filthy-camouflage/16563)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filthy-camouflage/16563 "2018-09-12T07:43:15Z")

</div>

Hello all! Would it be possible to make filthy clothss/armor assist in zeds not detecting us while maintaining the moral penalty and maybe an increase in animal tracking?

---

## [Better vehicle battery management, Hoe function, Health regen rebalance, Food preservation, Fire, crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-vehicle-battery-management-hoe-function-health-regen-rebalance-food-preservation-fire-crafting/16361)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Santos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Santos)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-vehicle-battery-management-hoe-function-health-regen-rebalance-food-preservation-fire-crafting/16361 "2018-09-11T23:40:57Z")

</div>

Vehicle: batteries charge based on the order they were installed and this can sometimes make it difficult to manage when you have many installed. I bypass the problem by installing the batteries in a certain order which …

---

## [Dogmatic elitism, conformity and "theory of mind"-problems links for references and TLDR included](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogmatic-elitism-conformity-and-theory-of-mind-problems-links-for-references-and-tldr-included/16561)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@survivaldoener](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/survivaldoener)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogmatic-elitism-conformity-and-theory-of-mind-problems-links-for-references-and-tldr-included/16561 "2018-09-11T16:42:17Z")

</div>

Describe the bug Dogmatic elitism After being circle jerked to death on github by the brave defenders of the “I”-Show here another wall of text to annoy tired baby eyes. To Reproduce 1.be you 2. make the game as tou…

---

## [Speed calculation UI](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/speed-calculation-ui/15428)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@bookofguns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bookofguns)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/speed-calculation-ui/15428 "2018-09-11T16:02:45Z")

</div>

This is just another random idea being thrown out here but under the speed tab in the character stats screen it would be nice to see what increases/lowering base speed instead of having to math everything your wearing to…

---

## [The way monster groups are structured differently from item groups](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-way-monster-groups-are-structured-differently-from-item-groups/16533)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-way-monster-groups-are-structured-differently-from-item-groups/16533 "2018-09-10T18:35:42Z")

</div>

Why are mosnter groups so different from item groups and would monster groups work better if they were more like item grouops. The item groups are often nested. For example ammo\_pistol\_common, ammo\_smg\_common, ammo\_rif…

---

## [Error Android version](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-android-version/16539)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Rutniuf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rutniuf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/error-android-version/16539 "2018-09-10T13:59:04Z")

</div>

So my Android version when I load any world with mods other than the dda core mod it just appear like that then if I try to click space or I it just go back to the main menu, it happened yesterday about 4 to 5 o’clock bu…

---

## [I can't stop multiplying \* mass (active)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-stop-multiplying-mass-active/16500)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Midac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midac)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-cant-stop-multiplying-mass-active/16500 "2018-09-10T13:34:50Z")

</div>

When we activate mass, they will become multiplying gelationous mass (active) multiplying grey mass (active) multiplying oozing mass (active) Having been fed, this blob is now rapidly multiplying into other copies o…

---

## [SporeOs, anyone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sporeos-anyone/16525)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Obey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Obey)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sporeos-anyone/16525 "2018-09-10T12:09:42Z")

</div>

These sporeOs are legitimally broken. They have 25 nutrition and quench, on top of a 10 enjoyment. Fungaloids just create these things out of thin air, in bundles of 4. I don’t know if this is from a mod, even though …

---

## [Can a word be changed based on the gender of a variable?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-a-word-be-changed-based-on-the-gender-of-a-variable/16485)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Nylander](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nylander)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 9:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-a-word-be-changed-based-on-the-gender-of-a-variable/16485 "2018-09-10T09:34:50Z")

</div>

Hi again everybody! :slight\_smile: I’m trying to translate the string “The glass shards slash your 1%s!” to danish, but I have encountered a small technical problem that i require some assistance to solve. The thing is …

---

## [Additional Buildings Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-buildings-mod/15364)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Narroe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Narroe)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-buildings-mod/15364 "2018-09-09T22:55:51Z")

</div>

After years of playing this game on and off; I decided that I wanted to contribute something (anything) back. This mod adds 15 buildings to the game in total. 11 city and 4 wilderness buildings. These include: (city b…

---

## [Butchery changes/Tool Butchary level](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchery-changes-tool-butchary-level/16528)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Dylan\_Hughes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dylan_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchery-changes-tool-butchary-level/16528 "2018-09-09T22:05:36Z")

</div>

I had a look into some of the codebase changes that the recent butchery update brought. Do butchery tool quality levels actually do anything anymore? I noticed that it does have some branching effectpaths for dissection…

---

## [Greek Translation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/greek-translation/16518)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@KosmicGR](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KosmicGR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/greek-translation/16518 "2018-09-09T20:46:00Z")

</div>

Hello, I’m one of the newer players that has found this game in the last few months. I don’t play a lot, but I’ve been following the development of this game for a while. I’m pretty fluent in English and Greek is my nat…

---

## [Creature Addition: Kittens](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creature-addition-kittens/16524)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@vfate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vfate)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creature-addition-kittens/16524 "2018-09-09T19:13:14Z")

</div>

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KNN8CmQVKs9o-U3mYTCOhai-BvhP5c--/view?usp=sharing Kitten mod. Adds kittens! Note that they carry a morale penalty for killing them \>:3

---

## [Can't Disassemble Power Storage CBMs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-power-storage-cbms/16513)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Chewbacon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chewbacon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-disassemble-power-storage-cbms/16513 "2018-09-09T06:15:35Z")

</div>

Can no longer disassemble Power Storage CBMs on most recent experimental. I used to disassemble them to craft MK II power storage, even on this same save. But now it says, “You cannot disassemble this.” I have all the t…

---

## [What is the benefit of having a base?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-benefit-of-having-a-base/15319)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\
**Replies:** 101\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 4:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-the-benefit-of-having-a-base/15319 "2018-09-09T04:12:50Z")

</div>

I have a vehicle that allows me to craft most everything in the game(onboard forge, welder, FOODCO buddy, and a general cooker) and enough storage space that I’ve never needed to leave something behind. What are the ben…

---

## [CBMs vs Anesthetics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbms-vs-anesthetics/16472)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbms-vs-anesthetics/16472 "2018-09-09T02:20:23Z")

</div>

Hadn’t played for a while, but the balance between CBM’s and the ability to install them seems odd now. I’m drowning in CBMs from various shocker/tech/sci zombies, but the anesthetics required to (maybe) install them se…

---

## [How Fantasy can you get?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-fantasy-can-you-get/16506)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Caplin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Caplin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-fantasy-can-you-get/16506 "2018-09-08T21:55:20Z")

</div>

Hi ALl, I’m just getting back into CDDA, again, and have become curious as to how “fantasy,” you can take the game. I know that there are a few mods for fantasy-ish classes, like the sorcerer with a bunch of appropriate…

---

## [Scabbards n' baldrics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scabbards-n-baldrics/16510)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Danielz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Danielz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scabbards-n-baldrics/16510 "2018-09-08T21:52:17Z")

</div>

swords can be stored is baldrics scabbards and back scabbards but i’ve just read in the wikipedia article of scabbards: Most commonly,\[ \[clarification needed\] \] scabbards were worn suspended from a sword belt or should…

---

## [Rocks vanishing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rocks-vanishing/16478)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Dylan\_Hughes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dylan_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rocks-vanishing/16478 "2018-09-08T17:17:34Z")

</div>

Yo! Long time lurker. Is anyone else having issues picking up rocks? I’m quite far into the game. Updated to the newest release, suddenly any rocks i pick up are not added to my inventory, they just vanish.

[Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=187)

[Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=189)