# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=233 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 234 --- ## [Crafting UI change](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-ui-change/14061)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-ui-change/14061 "2017-07-30T19:46:48Z")
When crafting, it shows components of a recipe with a green tint, for food or other relavant recipes it could show yellow for (old). --- ## [Cease and Desist using the term Vacutainer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cease-and-desist-using-the-term-vacutainer/14020)
**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cease-and-desist-using-the-term-vacutainer/14020 "2017-07-30T15:39:15Z")
Hey everybody, I got this email, and while it goes for my website, it’d prolly go for the game too. BD VACUTAINER: Notice of Trademark Infringement: chezzo.com Dear Respected Author/Publishing Institution, Please be … --- ## [Question about Build #6626 and World Map creation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-build-6626-and-world-map-creation/14054)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-build-6626-and-world-map-creation/14054 "2017-07-30T12:23:53Z")
I noticed the patch notes for Build #6626 (Jul 27 2017) mentioned a bunch of stuff about how the map is generated in regard to specials. Does this fix the “too many overmap specials (## \> ##)” error and the “could not p… --- ## [World Gen Reset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-gen-reset/14062)
**Author:** [@Halosammy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Halosammy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/world-gen-reset/14062 "2017-07-30T07:08:07Z")
A recent version has overhauled the world gen system. While the changes may be beneficial on a smaller scale, I found that the function of resetting the world gen when you’re informed that certain terrain can’t be added … --- ## [Survivor Hood + Heavy Survivor Helmet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-hood-heavy-survivor-helmet/14017)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/survivor-hood-heavy-survivor-helmet/14017 "2017-07-30T02:09:02Z")
I’ve managed to acquire what appears to be two good pieces of equipment. A Survivor Hood and a Heavy Survivor Helmet. The Heavy Survivor Helmet is worn on the Normal clothing layer. The Survivor Hood is worn on the Ou… --- ## [Storing water in cans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storing-water-in-cans/13947)
**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storing-water-in-cans/13947 "2017-07-29T23:56:34Z")
Why can’t we? I have two tin cans, an aluminum can, a bucket, a river, two fire drills, thirteen two by fours, and a dehydrated survivor because there aren’t any bottles lying around. When I try to go to the river to ma… --- ## [Crafting failure: don't just destroy components](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-failure-dont-just-destroy-components/14050)
**Author:** [@Someoneman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Someoneman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-failure-dont-just-destroy-components/14050 "2017-07-29T14:58:33Z")
Currently, when failing to craft an item, you just lose all ingredients, which doesn’t make much sense in some cases. For example, failing at making clothes just destroys all the cloth you used, and failing to make a Del… --- ## [0.C-gd5a29cc light survivor hood lets water through](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-gd5a29cc-light-survivor-hood-lets-water-through/9448)
**Author:** [@ThrustVectoring](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThrustVectoring)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-gd5a29cc-light-survivor-hood-lets-water-through/9448 "2017-07-29T14:11:21Z")
Linux Curses gd5a29cc I noticed that I started getting the “wet” morale penalty when I swapped out my Nomad’s Cowl for a Light Survivor Hood + Light Survivor Mask. Full clothing set for reference: Light Survivor Hood … --- ## [Wooden keg (construction) issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-keg-construction-issues/14059)
**Author:** [@survivornaginata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/survivornaginata)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-keg-construction-issues/14059 "2017-07-29T13:49:01Z")
1.Have noticed that for some reason you cant craft clean water from water in keg as action of boiling is performed with no results. 2.it seems that content of keg are not spent in recepies allowing for bottomless barrel… --- ## [Removing radiation from effected areas?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-radiation-from-effected-areas/14053)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-radiation-from-effected-areas/14053 "2017-07-29T05:29:09Z")
I’ve just discovered that large patches around the walls of my home base are covered in invisible deadly radiation. Is there some kind of chemical or device I can build / find that cleans up or reduces Ground Radiation? … --- ## [Interesting mapgen - lava in cemetery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-mapgen-lava-in-cemetery/14038)
**Author:** [@\_k1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_k1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interesting-mapgen-lava-in-cemetery/14038 "2017-07-29T05:27:10Z")
\[image\] Lava crawling through the cemetery, a book of tall tales, a willow, and a gravestone splattered with boiled squirrel blood, was what Dastot Tri-Lakes saw in this rainy autumn morning. --- ## [NPC removes Arm-Splint but it was me who takes it off](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-removes-arm-splint-but-it-was-me-who-takes-it-off/14055)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 3:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-removes-arm-splint-but-it-was-me-who-takes-it-off/14055 "2017-07-29T03:09:29Z")
Just pointing out a minor thing I encountered. One of the NPCs I had recruited had a broken arm so I gave him an arm splint. Eventually the NPC’s arm healed and they dropped the splint. (Cool!) However when the NPC di… --- ## [Watchcdda - Cataclysm: DDA ssh server - watch and play](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/watchcdda-cataclysm-dda-ssh-server-watch-and-play/13765)
**Author:** [@r7st](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/r7st)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/watchcdda-cataclysm-dda-ssh-server-watch-and-play/13765 "2017-07-28T18:35:05Z")
It allows: playing on the server. watching other people play on the server. playing a group game where everyone controls the same game at once. playing a pseudo-multiplayer game where players play on the same world. \[… --- ## [Confidence v. Steadiness (Aiming)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/confidence-v-steadiness-aiming/14033)
**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/confidence-v-steadiness-aiming/14033 "2017-07-28T15:40:49Z")
So what exactly is the difference between confidence and steadiness? And how do they interact with recoil and time to aim? I’ve gotta say, in general, without a good understanding of these mechanics, I find that rifles h… --- ## [Content for Bright-nights mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/content-for-bright-nights-mod/14049)
**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/content-for-bright-nights-mod/14049 "2017-07-28T13:50:32Z")
I like the concept behind the brightnights mod and was wondering if I could contribute to it with some simple json content (mostly buildings, dungeons and vehicles) that wouldn’t necessary fit with the main game. I want… --- ## [Leading and Hogtieding animals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leading-and-hogtieding-animals/14009)
**Author:** [@Alec\_White](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alec_White)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/leading-and-hogtieding-animals/14009 "2017-07-27T22:30:22Z")
I want to be able to lead animals, and to tie them in one place, but I can’t come up with a sensible manner of doing it. The only way I can think is using monsterexamine.h/.cpp adding a “tie” and “lead” methods. And its… --- ## [Acquiring Clay?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acquiring-clay/14029)
**Author:** [@Outcast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Outcast)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acquiring-clay/14029 "2017-07-27T21:27:44Z")
I’ve been searching for clay and have gathered just about all of it that I can find in the nearby cities. From what I’ve read there is another way to obtain clay: \[spoiler\]My understanding is there is a way to extract … --- ## ["Used" CBMs as analogy to "filthy clothes" mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/used-cbms-as-analogy-to-filthy-clothes-mod/14002)
**Author:** [@NFossil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NFossil)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/used-cbms-as-analogy-to-filthy-clothes-mod/14002 "2017-07-27T21:21:30Z")
I’ve just heard on the CDDA subreddit that painkillers are needed to install CBMs. I haven’t tried the relevant experimental yet so I can’t comment on actual gameplay. The comments on that thread went into lore discussio… --- ## [My CDDA mods and activities](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-cdda-mods-and-activities/13903)
**Author:** [@Profound\_Darkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Profound_Darkness)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-cdda-mods-and-activities/13903 "2017-07-27T19:49:34Z")
Hello, been a while since I was last about and I’ve learned a little bit more. This first page is intended to be my current (small) mods and activities for CDDA, as they are all relatively small items it didn’t make sen… --- ## [Getting world data](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-world-data/14007)
**Author:** [@Ioncloud](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ioncloud)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-world-data/14007 "2017-07-27T17:47:29Z")
This post will sorta explain wtf: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=14581.0 Given that, I’m working on getting world data out of DDA and things were going along rather well when I came to this: http://imgur.co… --- ## [To all contributors, players won't playtest each and every PR](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-all-contributors-players-wont-playtest-each-and-every-pr/14034)
**Author:** [@Alec\_White](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alec_White)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-all-contributors-players-wont-playtest-each-and-every-pr/14034 "2017-07-27T03:25:12Z")
As I was told to post it somewhere else. Regarding https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/20892#issuecomment-317653619 \[quote=“Night-Pryanik”\]Night-Pryanik commented 11 hours ago Everyone had plenty of time… --- ## [Science ID Cards and Military ID Cards have vanished](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/science-id-cards-and-military-id-cards-have-vanished/14031)
**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/science-id-cards-and-military-id-cards-have-vanished/14031 "2017-07-26T23:47:02Z")
So I’m playing version 0.C3782 which is the same version I was playing back in November, 2015 which is the last time I was hooked on the Cataclysm (“JUST HOOK IT INTO MY VEINS!!!”). And the weird thing is…back then, Scie… --- ## [Spawn rate 3.0 + 16 size city = over 9000 zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-rate-3-0-16-size-city-over-9000-zombies/14036)
**Author:** [@hdggDalton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hdggDalton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spawn-rate-3-0-16-size-city-over-9000-zombies/14036 "2017-07-26T15:30:38Z")
I just found a 16 size city. I’m faster than the thousands of zombies there (classic zombies and 50% speed) but I set spawn rate to 3.0, which makes hunting significantly easier and raiding much harder. I also set city s… --- ## [Rehabilitating A Light Tank](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rehabilitating-a-light-tank/13953)
**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rehabilitating-a-light-tank/13953 "2017-07-25T17:31:29Z")
This is my current character, Sergeant John Ennion’s (Bionic Soldier), pie-in-the-sky pipe dream that he will probably never accomplish in a zillion years or more importantly, before he is tragically killed. I have accom… --- ## [Blobpocalypse and Unstoppable Fungus Among Us](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blobpocalypse-and-unstoppable-fungus-among-us/14030)
**Author:** [@End\_Transmission](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/End_Transmission)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blobpocalypse-and-unstoppable-fungus-among-us/14030 "2017-07-25T16:20:01Z")
PART I: The Blobs Ok so like…what is the deal with the spawn rate of small blobs (I get that when you kill them they splatter into two small blobs, but it no way does that account for the 60-90 something small blobs I h… --- ## [Is there a way to turn off permadeath?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-turn-off-permadeath/14028)
**Author:** [@ryan7251](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ryan7251)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-turn-off-permadeath/14028 "2017-07-25T14:12:42Z")
Ok yeah yeah i know “Real hardcore rougelike players always use permadeath” And that is all nice and good but am a 30 year old with a job and a kid so i don’t get much time so it’s really upsetting to lose a old save bec… --- ## [Baiting Traps and Animals Consuming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/baiting-traps-and-animals-consuming/14010)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/baiting-traps-and-animals-consuming/14010 "2017-07-25T12:30:50Z")
We have a lot of animal interactions now, but even if an animal kills another they don’t really do anything like feeding on a corpse. I was wondering if code that would add animals feeding on appropriate foods would als… --- ## [Razorgirl's friend painkiller \[SPOILERS!\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/razorgirls-friend-painkiller-spoilers/14024)
**Author:** [@kaluce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kaluce)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/razorgirls-friend-painkiller-spoilers/14024 "2017-07-25T06:27:59Z")
TL;DR: how do the pkill effects in the json work? I’m making a mod that provides an exact dosage for CBM installation, since I don’t want to keep accidentally killing my character, and I don’t want to fork the code to r… --- ## [A rude awakening](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-rude-awakening/14015)
**Author:** [@EnDSchultz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnDSchultz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-rude-awakening/14015 "2017-07-25T04:31:06Z")
So I put on my blindfold, engaged my sound dampening CBM, and went to sleep inside my tricked out RV as is standard procedure. After a while, I was wondering why it was taking several minutes to complete a half hour time… --- ## [Xl jumpsuit plastic exploit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xl-jumpsuit-plastic-exploit/14027)
**Author:** [@survivornaginata](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/survivornaginata)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xl-jumpsuit-plastic-exploit/14027 "2017-07-24T09:51:57Z")
xl jumpsuit can be crafted from 30 rags but its components are cotton and plastic allowing for possible if minor exploit of harvesting plastic by tailoring it from rags and cutting it out. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=232) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=234)