# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=265 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 266 --- ## [Usefulness of a plasma engine?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/usefulness-of-a-plasma-engine/12760)
**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/usefulness-of-a-plasma-engine/12760 "2016-10-24T14:02:44Z")
So I broke into a bank vault and found a plasma engine. From noodling around on the wiki, I gather this thing runs on pressurized hydrogen canisters, which I’ve never found in some 500-600 in game days of playing. Though… --- ## [Computer Not There](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-not-there/12786)
**Author:** [@Profugo\_Barbatus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Profugo_Barbatus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computer-not-there/12786 "2016-10-24T06:02:54Z")
Just hit up a prison, weird little bug struck me. Computer in the main lobby, lit up, so I tried to use it to see what secrets a prison might hold. Instead, I get an error message. DEBUG: Tried to use computer at (70, 7… --- ## [0.C-5753 - Book Mission(s)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5753-book-mission-s/12784)
**Author:** [@Hypereia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hypereia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5753-book-mission-s/12784 "2016-10-24T00:58:19Z")
Windows, tiles. RE: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=7893.msg235441#msg235441 Issue first noted in 2014, reaffirmed by second poster as still being an issue in 0.C mid 2015; I’m also having the issue, I supp… --- ## [My head exploded for no apparent reason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-head-exploded-for-no-apparent-reason/12783)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-head-exploded-for-no-apparent-reason/12783 "2016-10-23T20:21:08Z")
Can someone explain what happened here ? i assume my head exploded or the NPC shot me, but there’s no line in the lof to explain it. Last action i took was trying talking to a NPC, then died. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] … --- ## [0.C-5745 - MinGW Runtime Assertion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5745-mingw-runtime-assertion/12776)
**Author:** [@Hypereia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hypereia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5745-mingw-runtime-assertion/12776 "2016-10-23T12:24:18Z")
0.C-5745 Windows, tiles. Mods: Boats Folding Parts Pack Icecoon’s Arsenal More Craftables More Survival Tools Vehicles Addons Pack Tanks and Other Vehicles StatsThroughSkills MinGW Runtime Assertion Assertion fa… --- ## ["cut up all you can" causes game to hang](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cut-up-all-you-can-causes-game-to-hang/12775)
**Author:** [@Maarberg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maarberg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cut-up-all-you-can-causes-game-to-hang/12775 "2016-10-23T03:04:44Z")
version: 0.C-19289-g886c281 SDL Windows 10 and on 0.C-18754-ga3232b8 SDL Windows XP on ASUS Eee minilaptop my work around is to do this option on smaller piles of clothes. but today It happened with a pile of abou… --- ## [NOGIB flag](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nogib-flag/12780)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2016, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nogib-flag/12780 "2016-10-22T22:53:11Z")
Does it affect critical chance? --- ## [Changing vehicle jack stats across the board in progress](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-vehicle-jack-stats-across-the-board-in-progress/12781)
**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2016, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-vehicle-jack-stats-across-the-board-in-progress/12781 "2016-10-22T22:20:27Z")
Currently there is clearly problem with jack lifting weight. For example scissor jack that can be found in most vehicles can’t lift them. It is time to change that. And possible folve the issue. PR is here: https://git… --- ## [Fertilizer without ants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fertilizer-without-ants/12769)
**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fertilizer-without-ants/12769 "2016-10-22T00:43:42Z")
So I haven’t spotted any ant mounds within a reasonable drive of my base. That’s not a problem, because I’ve found 14+ bags of commercial fertilizer, and I’m set reasonably set for fertilizer. However, now I’m doing th… --- ## [Atlatl suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atlatl-suggestion/12771)
**Author:** [@Nhatorama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nhatorama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atlatl-suggestion/12771 "2016-10-21T18:26:14Z")
Originally from here Current stats (using StatsThroughSkills Mod): Throwing: 15 Strength: 12 Stone javelin range without atlatl: 16 Stone javelin range with atlatl: 28 I’ve been using the throwing skill quite a lot… --- ## [Allow storing Steel Rail/Rebar Rail in quivers?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-storing-steel-rail-rebar-rail-in-quivers/12765)
**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/allow-storing-steel-rail-rebar-rail-in-quivers/12765 "2016-10-21T18:24:55Z")
Given that they have the exact same volume, and presumably form factor, as arrows, I don’t see why you shouldn’t be able to store the ammunition for a Ferromagnetic Rail Rifle in a quiver. It makes perfect sense from an … --- ## [List visible items item filter is wrong again](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/list-visible-items-item-filter-is-wrong-again/12774)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/list-visible-items-item-filter-is-wrong-again/12774 "2016-10-21T18:19:29Z")
It is worked fine, but in the last few versions (5781 and above) not working properly. Maybe the problem is older i was just not aware of it. In 5729 it worked fine i think. I usually set -filthy,-pulped and now that it… --- ## [WIP attempted drawing enhancements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-attempted-drawing-enhancements/12770)
**Author:** [@DanmakuDan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DanmakuDan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wip-attempted-drawing-enhancements/12770 "2016-10-21T03:45:08Z")
I have been experimenting with extending the pixel minimap’s caching to the main game map in order to render terrain more efficiently, you can view the mess here: https://github.com/DanmakuDan/Cataclysm-DDA/commit/95156a… --- ## [\[Possible Spoilers\] What is underneath Crater Land](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-spoilers-what-is-underneath-crater-land/12745)
**Author:** [@MassiveEffectz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MassiveEffectz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-spoilers-what-is-underneath-crater-land/12745 "2016-10-20T20:15:43Z")
So I come up to new small town with 2 craters decimating it. My goal, checking out the bank. Unfortunately the bank itself was only a non-vault spawn varriant. So I proceeded to clear out the town which was riddled with … --- ## [Removing cargo pants on npc causes game to crash](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-cargo-pants-on-npc-causes-game-to-crash/12768)
**Author:** [@Maarberg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maarberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-cargo-pants-on-npc-causes-game-to-crash/12768 "2016-10-20T18:03:11Z")
0.C-18754-ga3232b8 SDL Windows XP on ASUS Eee minilaptop It only happens on one of my npc’s. I’m using 6. I wanted to put leather pants on him and when I take off the cargo pants the whole game crashes. so I got thi… --- ## [Unknown item id and invalid ammo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unknown-item-id-and-invalid-ammo/12758)
**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unknown-item-id-and-invalid-ammo/12758 "2016-10-20T17:38:25Z")
I play the game with a lot of mods, it worked fine for a time, but now there are some error message. I don’t know what was the previous version. version: 5781 mods: “ew\_pack”, “Medieval\_Stuff”, “More\_Survival\_Tools”… --- ## [NPC Needs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-needs/11679)
**Author:** [@woofinator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/woofinator)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-needs/11679 "2016-10-20T17:08:46Z")
Self explanatory title…do they have needs? My follower keeps saying things about a burger, will he die if he doesn’t eat? Or if he doesn’t drink? If I have them set not to pick up items I’m assuming I’ll have to hand the… --- ## [0.C-5731 - Hotplate and mess kit charges are not being used](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5731-hotplate-and-mess-kit-charges-are-not-being-used/12756)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5731-hotplate-and-mess-kit-charges-are-not-being-used/12756 "2016-10-20T10:24:28Z")
Windows, tiles. My char is in the car on a reading binge. Occasionally I cook up a meal. I had put a fully charged hotplate and a mess kit in the adjacent trunk earlier. So I keep reading, cooking, reading, cooking, sle… --- ## [Tire armor in CDDA?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tire-armor-in-cdda/12761)
**Author:** [@Maarberg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maarberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tire-armor-in-cdda/12761 "2016-10-20T02:32:20Z")
So I was playing “Day R” a postapotctoliptic game in russia where every town is poisioned by radiation. Its fun and all but I want the armor made out of tires I ended up making there. It reminded me of Mad Max and I’d lo… --- ## [All Tilesets gone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/all-tilesets-gone/12757)
**Author:** [@linkfanpc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/linkfanpc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/all-tilesets-gone/12757 "2016-10-19T17:20:39Z")
Went on this morning to see my entire gfx file was missing. Went and found it, (Was in my “Previous Versions” for some reason.) but it still won’t load. My Graphics tab in the in-game settings only has animations, rain a… --- ## [French Help](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/french-help/12123)
**Author:** [@Balrogue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Balrogue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/french-help/12123 "2016-10-19T16:33:25Z")
hello world, I have created a french part in the wiki : http://www.wiki.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?title=French\_Help I have created it because I’m french and I want to help french’s player. I want you to tell me what … --- ## [Welding goggles skill requirements to craft should be](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-goggles-skill-requirements-to-craft-should-be/12672)
**Author:** [@Firestorm\_01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Firestorm_01)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-goggles-skill-requirements-to-craft-should-be/12672 "2016-10-19T13:13:57Z")
Welding googles recepie was changed recently: https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/18635 Before change welding googles required “tailoring” 4 to craft. Now it require “mechanics” 3, almost just like crude… --- ## [How does sound work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-sound-work/12754)
**Author:** [@Chezzo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chezzo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-sound-work/12754 "2016-10-19T10:02:36Z")
Someone on IRC said that shooting a gun has sound 30, so it goes for 30 tiles. Why does it seem to draw zombies in from the whole map in hordes mode? Someone else said, “It is 30 map tiles, not 30 regular tiles.” Does … --- ## [Need help understanding this code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-understanding-this-code/12747)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-understanding-this-code/12747 "2016-10-19T04:53:13Z")
I am trying to find a way to convert the hardcoded swim fin movement bonus into a flag. What does this code do? action.cpp \[code\]bool can\_move\_vertical\_at( const tripoint &p, int movez ) 476 { 477 // TODO: unify t… --- ## [0.C-5732 - Vehicle vanished](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5732-vehicle-vanished/12753)
**Author:** [@proxiehunter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/proxiehunter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/0-c-5732-vehicle-vanished/12753 "2016-10-18T22:46:56Z")
I’m at a refugee center and I’m pulling my travois loaded with all of my food and various bulky things I thought might be useful once I established a base and all of a sudden I notice it’s gone along with everything I ha… --- ## [Avoiding Death by Deathmobile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avoiding-death-by-deathmobile/12729)
**Author:** [@Pandromidal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pandromidal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/avoiding-death-by-deathmobile/12729 "2016-10-18T21:10:47Z")
My reasonably late game character, is working on a second death mobile after my first one was destroyed in an unfortunate accident involving half a dozen triffid queens. I’ve heard a number of stories on the forum, and w… --- ## [Wooden Clogs' semi-useless wood cloning exploit. ( Experimental 5721 )](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-clogs-semi-useless-wood-cloning-exploit-experimental-5721/12752)
**Author:** [@KiBoy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KiBoy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wooden-clogs-semi-useless-wood-cloning-exploit-experimental-5721/12752 "2016-10-18T11:19:16Z")
It’s really simple. Make a pair of wooden clogs ( fabrication 3 ) using 2 pieces of splintered wood. Cut them up You’ll get 4-5 pieces of splintered wood in return. As I’ve mentioned in the topic, it’s fairly useless … --- ## [Apply magazine system to batteries and add different battery types](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apply-magazine-system-to-batteries-and-add-different-battery-types/11642)
**Author:** [@BFG1992](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BFG1992)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/apply-magazine-system-to-batteries-and-add-different-battery-types/11642 "2016-10-18T04:00:08Z")
Hello, devs and users :slight\_smile: A few days ago I’ve came up with a nice idea I wanted to share. What is a battery? It’s a small cylinder or box which has elecrolyte inside and capable of holding some amount of char… --- ## [Telling npc's what to do](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/telling-npcs-what-to-do/12724)
**Author:** [@Maarberg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maarberg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/telling-npcs-what-to-do/12724 "2016-10-18T03:14:43Z")
Hey, I’m playing with 4 npc’s. I’m really enjoying them. but i’m kinda frustrated with the UI for interacting with them. I have to talk to each one individualy. i’d love a group conversation. “everyone pick up everythin… --- ## [Plans for fixing missions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plans-for-fixing-missions/12746)
**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 1:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plans-for-fixing-missions/12746 "2016-10-18T01:53:49Z")
So I think it’s pretty clear that the NPC missions are far and away the most prominently broken thing in the game right now. It’s also clear that the team is currently treating reports related to the mission system with … [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=264) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=266)