# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=30 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Professions should have minimum stat requirements or stat debuffs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/professions-should-have-minimum-stat-requirements-or-stat-debuffs/27673)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/professions-should-have-minimum-stat-requirements-or-stat-debuffs/27673 "2022-03-10T18:22:17Z")
I think to add some balancing to the game as well as make base characters not seem so cookie cutter, some professions should have a minimum stat requirement to pick. After all you wouldn’t hire a firefighter with lower t… --- ## [Mana focusing - what is it?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mana-focusing-what-is-it/27670)
**Author:** [@nigromancer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nigromancer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mana-focusing-what-is-it/27670 "2022-03-10T07:16:20Z")
I’ve been enjoying Magiclysm and modding for a while now but I haven’t seen any documentation that explains mana focusing. Can anyone explain or point me in the right direction? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Welding Rod/brazing Rods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-rod-brazing-rods/27675)
**Author:** [@Bryant\_Dodd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bryant_Dodd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/welding-rod-brazing-rods/27675 "2022-03-10T00:19:58Z")
Started a new game this week and realized I have no idea how to make them anyone have any idea what book they would be in? --- ## [What would you like to see added to the Tacoma ranch? (New missions, furniture, features, etc.)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-the-tacoma-ranch-new-missions-furniture-features-etc/27657)
**Author:** [@haveric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/haveric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-the-tacoma-ranch-new-missions-furniture-features-etc/27657 "2022-03-08T16:12:19Z")
I’ve been working on the Tacoma ranch modernization and bug fix work and am getting to the point where I’d like to start adding some extra missions to the NPCs, but I’m looking for ideas from others as to what I should a… --- ## [Monster Brainstorming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-brainstorming/27087)
**Author:** [@Role\_Player](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Role_Player)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-brainstorming/27087 "2022-03-07T17:37:42Z")
I didn’t see any dedicated monster brainstorming posts that were in-date so here’s this. Let me get started with a few end-game-ish ideas. The Crimson/Broiling/Blood God. (I’m not so good with naming) Kilometer tall b… --- ## [Mortars and artillery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mortars-and-artillery/27637)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mortars-and-artillery/27637 "2022-03-05T04:14:36Z")
It would be nice if we had the ability to create mortars/mortar shells and/or find pre-existing military ones. We can already make a rocket launcher and a flamethrower, so a mortar isn’t much more of a stretch. I’m thin… --- ## [It took 3 characters but I finally got my first kill, are you proud of me?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-took-3-characters-but-i-finally-got-my-first-kill-are-you-proud-of-me/27606)
**Author:** [@MisterDoge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MisterDoge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/it-took-3-characters-but-i-finally-got-my-first-kill-are-you-proud-of-me/27606 "2022-03-02T17:21:44Z")
(first of all this is my first time using a forum so lmk if I’m doing this wrong) My first character died to a pack of zombie cows at a dairy farm. My second character died after having his arm blown off while kiting a … --- ## [Would be it possible to create a backrooms-esque infinite generated map?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/would-be-it-possible-to-create-a-backrooms-esque-infinite-generated-map/27593)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/would-be-it-possible-to-create-a-backrooms-esque-infinite-generated-map/27593 "2022-03-01T16:24:00Z")
Would it be theoretically possible to create a infinitely generated map created of indoor rooms? I was wondering about it would an interesting challenge both from a modding perspective and gameplay perspective, like an … --- ## [Little talk about gunpowder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/little-talk-about-gunpowder/27598)
**Author:** [@Nerak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nerak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/little-talk-about-gunpowder/27598 "2022-03-01T10:59:39Z")
I recently returned to the CDDA and found pneumatic guns removed and crossbows severely nerfed. And I decided to pay some attention to gunpowder. I love weapon wich I can craft from the common and renewable resources. S… --- ## [Installing storage batterys make them draining?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-storage-batterys-make-them-draining/27634)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-storage-batterys-make-them-draining/27634 "2022-02-28T06:47:30Z")
Hi there! I came across one thing. Everytime i try to install a storage battery in my car, they turn from normal to draining. Tryed it quite a few times, but the result is the same. Draining battery… Im on build 2022-… --- ## [Utensils and place settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utensils-and-place-settings/26751)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utensils-and-place-settings/26751 "2022-02-28T06:06:24Z")
I think it would be neat if you got an additional bonus for having access to plates and utensils when eating. You already get a bonus for sitting down at a table to eat, maybe also add a check to see if there are anythin… --- ## [Brawns Box - Wood, steel, sparks from rocks!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawns-box-wood-steel-sparks-from-rocks/27636)
**Author:** [@MaybeNotACow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaybeNotACow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawns-box-wood-steel-sparks-from-rocks/27636 "2022-02-28T01:40:38Z")
Today I got frustrated with fire-drills being clunky, my crude electric lighter gobbling up batteries (not so common in the wilderness), and how the flint-and-steel needs me to put down tinder before lighting a fire. So,… --- ## [Wasps need balancing/have venom effects capped](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wasps-need-balancing-have-venom-effects-capped/27631)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wasps-need-balancing-have-venom-effects-capped/27631 "2022-02-26T12:24:02Z")
Considering how “common” of an enemy wasps are I feel like they really need a nerf in terms of lethality. Not only can they fly, cause infections through biting, spawn in groups, have insect armor, are hard to hit, and a… --- ## [Cutting long rope into a short rope](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-long-rope-into-a-short-rope/27624)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-long-rope-into-a-short-rope/27624 "2022-02-23T15:26:16Z")
turning a long rope really shouldn’t be so complicated enough to require a spinning wheel, or at least require several hours. It should take only a minute a best just to simply cut a rope in half. --- ## [Sharpening dull replicas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sharpening-dull-replicas/27620)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sharpening-dull-replicas/27620 "2022-02-23T02:47:19Z")
I feel like there should be a way to sharpen show replicas like katanas and swords so they can actually cut things instead of being more blunt objects. While this would make them items more flimsy it should also make the… --- ## [How often do portal storms happen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-often-do-portal-storms-happen/27619)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-often-do-portal-storms-happen/27619 "2022-02-21T02:47:42Z")
I’m having some fun playing with portals, but i’m wondering just how frequent they are since i’m considering playing with stronger/frequent storms. How often do storms happen? Cause they are kind of a fun concept like s… --- ## [What can we do with this sentence 'You can wear it if you like, but it won't provide any effects.'](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-can-we-do-with-this-sentence-you-can-wear-it-if-you-like-but-it-wont-provide-any-effects/27548)
**Author:** [@paco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/paco)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-can-we-do-with-this-sentence-you-can-wear-it-if-you-like-but-it-wont-provide-any-effects/27548 "2022-02-21T02:32:17Z")
Repeated \> 200 times in json files. I have been reading the code a bit, overall how are builds the sentences. I only want to translate that sentence 1 time not more than 200 times, it is a waste of space memory and time… --- ## [Are Portal Storm Spawns working as Intended. Seems Unbalanced. Question for Developers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-portal-storm-spawns-working-as-intended-seems-unbalanced-question-for-developers/27482)
**Author:** [@Mallowdust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mallowdust)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-portal-storm-spawns-working-as-intended-seems-unbalanced-question-for-developers/27482 "2022-02-21T01:31:09Z")
Question for someone who develops the game. tl:dr. Got killed by monster spawns from portal storm, feels kinda unfair since I was strong, not injured, well equipped, and in my safe home away from monsters. Developers, i… --- ## [Some questions about npc's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions-about-npcs/24441)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-questions-about-npcs/24441 "2022-02-19T16:08:13Z")
So yesterday just figured out that npc’s could do MUCH more than just hand out a mission. All this time and I didnt know npc’s could do more than handing out a mission from the starting npc in the beginning bunker. Now … --- ## [Question about sheltering from Portal Storms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-sheltering-from-portal-storms/27601)
**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-about-sheltering-from-portal-storms/27601 "2022-02-19T15:19:36Z")
My last few plays have been the crashed helicopter start, my favourite ones are when it crashes on a 5 map-tile island. However, my attempts to survive and maybe even get off the island take time, and during this time, … --- ## [Having trouble connecting my Patreon, any ideas?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-trouble-connecting-my-patreon-any-ideas/27608)
**Author:** [@MisterDoge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MisterDoge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/having-trouble-connecting-my-patreon-any-ideas/27608 "2022-02-18T20:30:39Z")
I’m trying to connect my Patreon account under Preferences, and I kept getting errors after following the instructions and clicking the link that’s emailed to me. Now, whenever I click “Connect” on the forum site, I simp… --- ## [How to "pocket autopickup settings?"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-pocket-autopickup-settings/27611)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Roe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Richard_Roe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-pocket-autopickup-settings/27611 "2022-02-18T15:41:38Z")
I was, and still am, really confused by the pocket autopickup system. How does it really work? Example: turrets hit my “US Ballistic Vest \> 4 items” and shatter one of the “ESAPI Ballistic Plate”. I have “shattered cera… --- ## [One to outlive them all: Mutants, Cyborgs, Others](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-to-outlive-them-all-mutants-cyborgs-others/27603)
**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-to-outlive-them-all-mutants-cyborgs-others/27603 "2022-02-16T01:58:33Z")
So I’ve been wondering lately, about the survivability and endurances of some survivors and ultimately, who would outlive everyone. As the world becomes more inhospitable and aliened, to the point where the prior inhabi… --- ## [Cleaning of plastic things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleaning-of-plastic-things/27604)
**Author:** [@Nerak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nerak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cleaning-of-plastic-things/27604 "2022-02-15T20:01:07Z")
How to clean things like helmets, flasks and ect? --- ## [Refugee clean bay quest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-clean-bay-quest/27600)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/refugee-clean-bay-quest/27600 "2022-02-15T07:09:00Z")
I’m in the middle of the clean-up the back bay quest, and have bought help from the guards, but still need a couple more people. however my character’s speech check is terribble, so a lot of checks are failed. Do these c… --- ## [Build 13a4346 Stuck in unloading backpack forever](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-13a4346-stuck-in-unloading-backpack-forever/27596)
**Author:** [@deMangler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deMangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-13a4346-stuck-in-unloading-backpack-forever/27596 "2022-02-13T14:38:29Z")
Build 13a4346. Linux curses never used debug default mods etc. I have a situation where I was unloading a wielded backpack and it seems as if the game saved while this was happening. Now I am stuck in the situation of … --- ## [Saving cyborg characters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saving-cyborg-characters/27179)
**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saving-cyborg-characters/27179 "2022-02-12T23:27:37Z")
If I remember correctly it used to be possibble to save prototype cyborg NPCs using a control laptop or something. However I think the control laptop was moved to the aftershock mod. Is there another way to save them? --- ## [How often does the NPC of hub01 refresh the items？](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-often-does-the-npc-of-hub01-refresh-the-items/24050)
**Author:** [@howmokas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/howmokas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-often-does-the-npc-of-hub01-refresh-the-items/24050 "2022-02-11T17:56:24Z")
I waited a long time without change.What should i do they will update the item --- ## [Why does Hub01 consider me an arch villain?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-hub01-consider-me-an-arch-villain/26143)
**Author:** [@Wayland](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-does-hub01-consider-me-an-arch-villain/26143 "2022-02-11T17:51:13Z")
I’ve been happily doing Hub 01 quests (the mind splicer mission was next to a mass grave, that was fun…) and I just looked at my faction relationships, and they are considering me an arch villian. Their mercenaries like … --- ## [Zombies line of vision](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-line-of-vision/27527)
**Author:** [@C4nt3r](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/C4nt3r)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-line-of-vision/27527 "2022-02-11T17:07:44Z")
Hi all, new to the game and just curious. How much tiles vision has zombies? In wiki I readed “if you can see them, they can see you” but wich other conditions are to that zombie to see you? Crouch affects to that?. I wo… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=29) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=31)