# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=204 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 205 --- ## [Where in the code can I find a drop list for items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-in-the-code-can-i-find-a-drop-list-for-items/15501)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-in-the-code-can-i-find-a-drop-list-for-items/15501 "2018-05-17T01:00:07Z")
This is a problem I’ve had for a while now: I have no idea where to find the drop rates for all of the item groups. I might get lucky and find one group in one place, but not be able to find another group in another plac… --- ## [Close Quarters Battle CBM and Bionic Combatives](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/close-quarters-battle-cbm-and-bionic-combatives/15496)
**Author:** [@Visette](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Visette)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/close-quarters-battle-cbm-and-bionic-combatives/15496 "2018-05-16T23:25:03Z")
So yeah, this is kinda BS imho, started with bionic assassin cuz i wanted to play Deus Ex aug kind of guy, but this shit is broken , I’ve spent 50 days trying to get this thing to proc, every single Z i run into i press … --- ## [Option to reverse the naming order of containers and their contents](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-to-reverse-the-naming-order-of-containers-and-their-contents/15399)
**Author:** [@JayThirtySeven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JayThirtySeven)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-to-reverse-the-naming-order-of-containers-and-their-contents/15399 "2018-05-16T02:06:57Z")
This is a very specific option I would really appreciate seeing in the game: The ability to reverse the order of the container and its contents when displaying item names. For example, instead of seeing a “plastic bottle… --- ## [Helicopter Crash Site gear random damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/helicopter-crash-site-gear-random-damage/15493)
**Author:** [@Gregbois1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gregbois1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/helicopter-crash-site-gear-random-damage/15493 "2018-05-15T17:09:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from Needful things part 2: I love how helicopter crash sites now have more military themed loot. One small thing I would like to see is that the quality/damage to the items be randomized like … --- ## [NPC Rehabilitation Project](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-rehabilitation-project/15486)
**Author:** [@\_Fuji](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_Fuji)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-rehabilitation-project/15486 "2018-05-15T02:07:15Z")
I’d like to discuss a few ideas around making NPCs slightly less useless when they’re not being used as cannon fodder. Skilled labor: Assignable jobs based on skills. ( Mechanic, Blacksmith, Electrician, etc ) Each jo… --- ## [Scent. a quik video seeing it in action](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-a-quik-video-seeing-it-in-action/15475)
**Author:** [@Submarine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Submarine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scent-a-quik-video-seeing-it-in-action/15475 "2018-05-14T15:51:27Z")
After not completly understanding how scent worked I tried out the debug menu to see whats going on. --- ## [Safe Mode Manager help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-mode-manager-help/15481)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/safe-mode-manager-help/15481 "2018-05-14T15:04:48Z")
Can someone explain how to use this thing? As a practical example, I want to be in safe mode, such that I get warned about everything, and now want to add a rule that I don’t get "safe mode"ed by dogs and coyotes. --- ## [Too heavy for it's engine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-heavy-for-its-engine/15464)
**Author:** [@Westafrica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Westafrica)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-heavy-for-its-engine/15464 "2018-05-13T15:22:23Z")
So I’ve been suping up a vehicle, only I have a problem. Too heavy for it’s engines. I was originally using a V6 engine. So I then switched up to the V12 which I was told was better, no dice. In trying to find something … --- ## [Mod to replace Bright Nights rechargeable batteries with Small Storage Batteries?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-to-replace-bright-nights-rechargeable-batteries-with-small-storage-batteries/15476)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-to-replace-bright-nights-rechargeable-batteries-with-small-storage-batteries/15476 "2018-05-13T12:10:30Z")
I faintly remember the existence of such a mod. I’m tired of having so many rechargeable batteries I’m never going to use lying around, and since I can’t disassemble for parts, I was hoping I could turn the drops into so… --- ## [Night Vision trait(s) not working](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-trait-s-not-working/15471)
**Author:** [@DaWhatTheFox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DaWhatTheFox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/night-vision-trait-s-not-working/15471 "2018-05-12T12:46:17Z")
I have noticed that the Night Vision traits do not really work, the only effect they all have is, and it happens to be the same for all of them, making you be able to kind of see in the dark but not as much as supposed: … --- ## [How do I install a cargo lock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-a-cargo-lock/15465)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-install-a-cargo-lock/15465 "2018-05-11T20:18:17Z")
I did a search and didn’t see anything about them but this format still confuses me some times so I might of missed a topic on this subject. But how do cargo locks work? --- ## [Mutating question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutating-question/15468)
**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutating-question/15468 "2018-05-11T20:14:02Z")
When mutating is best to just take gallons of my serum of choice and purify at the end or is it better to purify along the way if i want to have good results in the end. --- ## [Jacking vs Lifting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jacking-vs-lifting/15094)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/jacking-vs-lifting/15094 "2018-05-10T19:10:54Z")
Using build 7164 or 0.C-26527-g7420d51 , I can’t remove a swappable storage battery. I may be missing a craftable recipe, but jacking and lifting are not synonymous, so even with a jacking 16 quality I can’t remove a swa… --- ## [How to remove a solar panel from a vehicle?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-remove-a-solar-panel-from-a-vehicle/15458)
**Author:** [@Westafrica](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Westafrica)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-remove-a-solar-panel-from-a-vehicle/15458 "2018-05-10T14:36:05Z")
Preface, new to this game. I cannot figure out how to get a solar panel. Right, so I found a vehicle with solar panels inside. I walk into it it open up the vehicle’s menu, remove the solar panel. (I had the tools to pro… --- ## [How can i prevent npcs stealing stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-npcs-stealing-stuff/14640)
**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-prevent-npcs-stealing-stuff/14640 "2018-05-10T12:32:45Z")
Im recently enabled random npcs in my world and i heard they can steal your stuff. I want to know if is there a way to prevent that happening other than forcibly swithching their lights off. Also im in a non-vehicle bas… --- ## [Sound number display](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-number-display/15460)
**Author:** [@Submarine](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Submarine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-number-display/15460 "2018-05-09T23:36:53Z")
I did some testing and from my understanding the sound number that is seen in the HUD gives the tile range from how far I could hear the sound Im making at that moment. I dont see how this is usefull game play wise other… --- ## [The Game gives error I can't play](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-game-gives-error-i-cant-play/15437)
**Author:** [@NextDozen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NextDozen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-game-gives-error-i-cant-play/15437 "2018-05-09T22:18:51Z")
I’m newly formatted the pc and downloaded game whenever I start the game this error pops up anyone can understand it ? How we fix it?.. Thanks for your time (sorry for bad english) \[1525627374950638674607\] --- ## [What is superalloy?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-superalloy/15452)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-is-superalloy/15452 "2018-05-09T14:44:16Z")
Is this what superalloy is? --- ## [Lab Challenge Exploit?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-challenge-exploit/15436)
**Author:** [@budg3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/budg3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lab-challenge-exploit/15436 "2018-05-09T10:51:12Z")
In my recent lab challenge playthrough I reached the top floor with the friendly little turret waiting for me and was going to head back down, but pressed “climb up” instead of “climb down” by mistake and it let me someh… --- ## [Changing the Plasma Rifle's ammunition to Fusion Packs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-plasma-rifles-ammunition-to-fusion-packs/15451)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-plasma-rifles-ammunition-to-fusion-packs/15451 "2018-05-08T19:20:31Z")
Simply put, I don’t think the Plasma Rifle should run off Hydrogen Cells. Instead, it should run off of Fusion Packs. Here are my arguments. The Plasma Rifle is like the now defunct Plasma Engine, which was removed bec… --- ## [NX-17 Charge Rifle...why was it removed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nx-17-charge-rifle-why-was-it-removed/15444)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nx-17-charge-rifle-why-was-it-removed/15444 "2018-05-08T18:29:23Z")
Out of all the things that were removed from the game, this makes the least sense of them all to me, simply because it seems to perfectly meld with the game mechanics. I couldn’t find any documentation on why this was re… --- ## [Making a Rolling Fortress: Where to Start?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-rolling-fortress-where-to-start/15433)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-rolling-fortress-where-to-start/15433 "2018-05-07T22:46:26Z")
So, since one of the Godhood challenges is to make a fully functioning Rolling Fortress, I need to decide where to start. I found a Self-Propelled Howitzer…unfortunately most of the front was destroyed by zombies, so I’… --- ## [Cdda-auncher.exe disappears after updating & My font size has changed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-auncher-exe-disappears-after-updating-my-font-size-has-changed/15445)
**Author:** [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-auncher-exe-disappears-after-updating-my-font-size-has-changed/15445 "2018-05-08T01:07:36Z")
Sometimes when I update through the launcher, the “cdda-launcher.exe” is not in my “CDDA launcher” folder anymore, but it is usually in the “previous version” sub-folder within the “CDDA launcher” folder. I usually just … --- ## [Mid to late game gear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mid-to-late-game-gear/15446)
**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mid-to-late-game-gear/15446 "2018-05-07T22:20:51Z")
I am currently at what i would consider mid game and i am wondering what people use for their gear setup and if they use one set or have multiple sets for different scenarios. I personally use different sets of gear dep… --- ## [Old idea - Melting Zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/old-idea-melting-zombie/15414)
**Author:** [@daeam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/daeam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/old-idea-melting-zombie/15414 "2018-05-06T15:48:28Z")
Original post: Zed generates heat \>= a tile of lava. Already causes blistering and heat damage at close range. Evolved form vomits a shorer-range-than-acid-spitter, single-tile glob of melting slag. All tiles with org… --- ## [Single NPC companion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-npc-companion/15431)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-npc-companion/15431 "2018-05-06T15:31:47Z")
The thought of the boy in the Novel ‘The Road’ from Cormac McCarthy came to mind. Could that be a thing? I remember running nice NPCs over with my vehicle without wanting to. Suppose you REALLY had to keep this one al… --- ## [Pepper spray for grizzly bears?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pepper-spray-for-grizzly-bears/15434)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pepper-spray-for-grizzly-bears/15434 "2018-05-06T15:26:37Z")
In the documentary Grizzly Man from Werner Herzog it is mentioned that the guy who got mauled by a grizzly didnt take proper Protection measures. Like having an electric fence around camp. And carrying pepper spray in … --- ## [Are tin foil hats effective?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-tin-foil-hats-effective/15429)
**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 9:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-tin-foil-hats-effective/15429 "2018-05-06T09:34:46Z")
/spoiler/ Ive been considering if i should attempt an amigara horror event, and I was wondering if tin foil hats work against psychic effects(floating eyes, obsession, netherworld attention, etc). /spoiler/ --- ## [Reconstruction Zone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reconstruction-zone/15432)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reconstruction-zone/15432 "2018-05-06T08:48:48Z")
I dont know how big exactly the reality bubble is. But suppose you place a single NPC there. And your job is to keep him safe. Otherwise Game Over. Could that be a Motivation to set up a base? One where creatures dont … --- ## [Stats Through Kills LUA Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-kills-lua-mod/15335)
**Author:** [@Shard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-kills-lua-mod/15335 "2018-05-06T00:28:05Z")
Originally found on japanese wiki in a broken state. Translated with google translate, fixed so it worked, and added some features. On creating a character, it will open a configuration menu. First pick if you want your… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=203) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=205)