# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=209 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 210 --- ## [Cant install a ATGM Launcher on a vehicle i just took it off from :D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-install-a-atgm-launcher-on-a-vehicle-i-just-took-it-off-from-d/15182)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-install-a-atgm-launcher-on-a-vehicle-i-just-took-it-off-from-d/15182 "2018-03-26T17:04:37Z")
The title is the exact description of the problem. When trying to re-install the launcher, it tells me i need a “ATGM launcher” and i sit on a “Vehicular ATGM Launcher”, freshly unmounted and repaired. --- ## [Unarmed vs shockers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-vs-shockers/15178)
**Author:** [@Zeebie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zeebie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-vs-shockers/15178 "2018-03-26T13:04:02Z")
I’m trying a puncher for the first time, and of course I’m in misery when a shocker shows up. I thought the nail knuckles’ “does not conduct electricity” would allow me to hit safely, but I guess not? Are there gloves … --- ## [Vehicle Mounted Turrets- Is there a point?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-mounted-turrets-is-there-a-point/14632)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-mounted-turrets-is-there-a-point/14632 "2018-03-26T07:42:21Z")
None of the vehicle turrets I’ve seen (with the exception of the the Laser Rifle and the Tesla Cannon) have ever seemed worth using to me. When you fire them, they fire all over the damn place instead of where you aim th… --- ## [Whats up with the Unread category?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-up-with-the-unread-category/15177)
**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-up-with-the-unread-category/15177 "2018-03-26T03:12:20Z")
I used to think that unread brought up all the stuff you hadn’t read in, order of how recent of activity there had been, but I just looked at 2 three year old topics on top of my list, in front of things like the Brownli… --- ## [Copy-from is not reliable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copy-from-is-not-reliable/15176)
**Author:** [@techincal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/techincal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/copy-from-is-not-reliable/15176 "2018-03-26T01:11:46Z")
After having to double check every single attribute which gets auto-copied for mutation IDs, I started to get paranoid and sure enough… not everything gets copied over when using copy-from for items, eg. thrown\_damage. I… --- ## [Disconnecting vehicle batteries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disconnecting-vehicle-batteries/15174)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disconnecting-vehicle-batteries/15174 "2018-03-25T21:47:09Z")
Short story first: Today I found an electric car. It was in good shape, had multiple working panels, two batteries with plenty of charge and engine in perfect shape. But the car doesn’t recharge the batteries at all. I… --- ## [My custom profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-custom-profession/15164)
**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-custom-profession/15164 "2018-03-25T04:22:29Z")
Sorry something unfinished here, but I wanted to see if you guys have made similar things, and to basically iron out my attempt at making a new profession. \> { \> "type": "profession", \> "ident": "Hero", \> "name": … --- ## [Does anybody use the Necromancy mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anybody-use-the-necromancy-mod/14723)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anybody-use-the-necromancy-mod/14723 "2018-03-25T02:43:51Z")
And has anyone found the Principles of Postmortem Mind Control book lately? --- ## [Well, I need to get a HOSTILE Tank Drone to run out of 120mm HEAT Rounds. Any suggestions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/well-i-need-to-get-a-hostile-tank-drone-to-run-out-of-120mm-heat-rounds-any-suggestions/15143)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/well-i-need-to-get-a-hostile-tank-drone-to-run-out-of-120mm-heat-rounds-any-suggestions/15143 "2018-03-24T22:44:17Z")
Doing Gods of the Cataclysm, and I need to get a Hostile Tank Drone to fire all forty 120mm HEAT rounds. Without dying, of course. And since collecting innumerable Granades to get the several thousand HP needed to survi… --- ## [My thoughts if that's ok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-thoughts-if-thats-ok/15166)
**Author:** [@walkabout](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/walkabout)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-thoughts-if-thats-ok/15166 "2018-03-24T18:13:53Z")
Been playing and reading this forum and the reddit for the past few weeks. I guess I was hooked. I have some thoughts about the game and though they may only apply to me and my preference, I thought I would share them he… --- ## [What's the difference between running and walking?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-running-and-walking/15156)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-running-and-walking/15156 "2018-03-24T17:52:46Z")
So, I recently discovered the ‘running’ option, and I am curious as to just what the difference between running and walking is, other than the obvious part you moving faster. I mean more detailed factors and such --- ## [Guns and gun-critters with "weird" damage types (in context of acid ant spit)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-and-gun-critters-with-weird-damage-types-in-context-of-acid-ant-spit/15168)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/guns-and-gun-critters-with-weird-damage-types-in-context-of-acid-ant-spit/15168 "2018-03-24T10:00:22Z")
Discussion related: tl;dr Acid ants spit like spitter, but this is neither good mechanically nor very “realistic”. I’d do it like this: Ants use the “gun” actor, like turrets A fake gun and ammo is created for ant… --- ## [Variable seaon lengths and other season variables](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/variable-seaon-lengths-and-other-season-variables/15146)
**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/variable-seaon-lengths-and-other-season-variables/15146 "2018-03-23T23:09:34Z")
Would be very cool to be able to change the length and intensity of each individual season, so you can basically simulate any temperate climate or just make up your own. --- ## [Stats Through Skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-skills/15130)
**Author:** [@Rose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rose)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stats-through-skills/15130 "2018-03-23T15:37:52Z")
Hello. Can someone help me? I’ve been playing CDDA for some time now, and I wanted to give my first successful character some boost, so I tried installing a Stats Through Skills mod onto an existing world. After browsing… --- ## [L33TMaster's Real Vehicle Brands - Updated March 8, 2018](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/l33tmasters-real-vehicle-brands-updated-march-8-2018/14566)
**Author:** [@L33TMaster](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/L33TMaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/l33tmasters-real-vehicle-brands-updated-march-8-2018/14566 "2018-03-23T08:20:59Z")
L33TMaster’s Real Vehicle Brands This is a mod I’ve been tossing around in my mind here and there and been improving upon it as I play through with it installed. What it does(or is supposed to do) is add real vehicle br… --- ## [Where to find Bionic Claws?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-find-bionic-claws/15132)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-to-find-bionic-claws/15132 "2018-03-22T19:30:06Z")
I’ve been looking for this bionic so I can make my unarmed combat the stuff of legend. I looked through the item groups, but I can’t find it anywhere (turns out it’s not a military bionic). I couldn’t find a clear list o… --- ## [Advanced Deathmobile Building](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-deathmobile-building/15072)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-deathmobile-building/15072 "2018-03-22T15:35:56Z")
First off, there’s no “Deathmobile” tag. Shame on you, Kevin. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Anyway, this thread is for collecting information on Deathmobiles, or in this case; Mid-sized vehicles used for both exploration and livin… --- ## [Create Your Own Melee Weapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/create-your-own-melee-weapon/12701)
**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 9:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/create-your-own-melee-weapon/12701 "2018-03-22T09:28:23Z")
So lately I’ve been experimenting with editing jsons in order to put items into the game that I think should be there. Most of what I make is usually melee weapons or guns/ammo, cool stuff… but I’m interested in seeing… --- ## [Removal of impossible gun mods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removal-of-impossible-gun-mods/15153)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removal-of-impossible-gun-mods/15153 "2018-03-21T05:22:50Z")
You’re not at a level where you can make equivalent guns, that’s specifically disallowed. You’re totally right that it’s a similar case to a belt-feed adaptor mechanism, that mod will be going away. Any other examples… --- ## [Rapid-firing a high calibre rifle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rapid-firing-a-high-calibre-rifle/15138)
**Author:** [@Zanos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zanos)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rapid-firing-a-high-calibre-rifle/15138 "2018-03-19T10:49:18Z")
“Near” being the keyword, there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXEK7rcqO-Y --- ## [Most efficient way to make threads?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-efficient-way-to-make-threads/15085)
**Author:** [@Pyrite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrite)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/most-efficient-way-to-make-threads/15085 "2018-03-21T03:04:50Z")
Is there any way to make thread out of rags more quickly than spending most of an hour disassembling them? --- ## [Thermoelectric Exchange CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thermoelectric-exchange-cbm/15148)
**Author:** [@Oxidas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oxidas)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thermoelectric-exchange-cbm/15148 "2018-03-21T02:40:38Z")
Update It turns out this is a lot simpler than I thought, most of the relevant warmth/wet/wind values this bio needs seem to be consolidated in player.cpp, I was just looking in the wrong place this whole time. Edited … --- ## [Coffee (and meth) vs sleep](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coffee-and-meth-vs-sleep/15152)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coffee-and-meth-vs-sleep/15152 "2018-03-21T01:23:53Z")
Coffee and meth currently decrease fatigue, just like that. If you have a big enough stash, you can stay awake indefinitely. Atomic coffee is especially effective for this. My idea of fix: Effective fatigue is scaled … --- ## [Butchering a moose don't yield any fat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchering-a-moose-dont-yield-any-fat/15144)
**Author:** [@hannia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hannia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 7:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/butchering-a-moose-dont-yield-any-fat/15144 "2018-03-20T07:54:03Z")
Right now I am currently using the 7216 build and like the title says, whenever I butchered a moose I never get any fat (I got a lot of meat though) The only noticeable changelog that I remembered is something about ha… --- ## [Spanish version word too long](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spanish-version-word-too-long/15106)
**Author:** [@Belcanzor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Belcanzor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spanish-version-word-too-long/15106 "2018-03-20T03:34:10Z")
Winter = Invierno word cover time. Cant see the time, only english version work. Ex: 21:00hs its 0:00hs Hope this is clear enough :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [What enemy units can be blacklisted without side effects?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-enemy-units-can-be-blacklisted-without-side-effects/15145)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-enemy-units-can-be-blacklisted-without-side-effects/15145 "2018-03-19T19:53:21Z")
The mundane zombies mod removes all the special zombies from the game. But many missions have a special zombie in them that you need to kill and if that zombie is blacklisted the target zombie simply won’t spawn and the … --- ## [Building a bridge?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-a-bridge/7663)
**Author:** [@ID404-NotFound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ID404-NotFound)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/building-a-bridge/7663 "2018-03-18T13:46:42Z")
I couldn’t find any info with searching, but is there a way to build a bridge? I couldn’t find a way either to fill in shallow water (basically to make a road through swamp) --- ## [Suggestion: Move the old future era lore into Icecoon's Arsenal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-move-the-old-future-era-lore-into-icecoons-arsenal/15129)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-move-the-old-future-era-lore-into-icecoons-arsenal/15129 "2018-03-18T01:59:22Z")
Instead of removing all the lore referencing the old early DDA/Whale’s Cataclysm setting, why not convert Icecoon’s Arsenal into an era mod? --- ## [There a few unbalance on aiming stystem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/there-a-few-unbalance-on-aiming-stystem/14912)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/there-a-few-unbalance-on-aiming-stystem/14912 "2018-03-18T01:28:24Z")
For now, as we know, the aiming stystem has a little change in the new version, when you try to targeting the enemy you always started with a high recoil(red) at the beginning, which mean that you have to take some time… --- ## [Why can't you burst-fire with any automatic?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-cant-you-burst-fire-with-any-automatic/15121)
**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-cant-you-burst-fire-with-any-automatic/15121 "2018-03-17T18:28:21Z")
For many assault rifles, LMGs and SMGs there are only options for single shot semi-auto or a full-auto which fires off at least 10 rounds and is a huge waste of ammo. Shoudn’t you be able to burst fire any automatic wea… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=208) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=210)