# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=317 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 318 --- ## [Please Help: Mechanics and Car Construction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-help-mechanics-and-car-construction/10684)
**Author:** [@Cbih](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cbih)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-help-mechanics-and-car-construction/10684 "2015-10-15T02:00:34Z")
So it’s no mystery that the vehicle system in C:DDA is a little daunting, and the thing is I have no idea where to start. I’ve attempted to experiment but the game isn’t giving me liberties to do anything and I don’t kno… --- ## [More deactivatable robots, remotes, and a robot scoop?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-deactivatable-robots-remotes-and-a-robot-scoop/10687)
**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-deactivatable-robots-remotes-and-a-robot-scoop/10687 "2015-10-14T21:56:08Z")
I’ve noticed, goofing around with a control laptop, that many robots you can hack aren’t deactivatable. This means that you’re usually stuck with robots perma-following you unless you find a creative way to get rid of th… --- ## [Adding flag to items dropped by killed zeds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-flag-to-items-dropped-by-killed-zeds/10673)
**Author:** [@Valiant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valiant)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-flag-to-items-dropped-by-killed-zeds/10673 "2015-10-14T14:37:32Z")
Is it possible to add flag to items only if they are dropped by killed zeds? --- ## [Overriding parts of existing json files with a mod?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overriding-parts-of-existing-json-files-with-a-mod/10685)
**Author:** [@scorpion451](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/scorpion451)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/overriding-parts-of-existing-json-files-with-a-mod/10685 "2015-10-13T23:09:16Z")
Short version: Anyone care to teach a man to fish make json-patching mods? I have a personal set of tweaks to one of the json’s that I’d like to package and share as a trial run for a more elaborate mod I’m thinking of … --- ## [Temperature and Light](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/temperature-and-light/10683)
**Author:** [@secretfire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/secretfire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/temperature-and-light/10683 "2015-10-13T18:11:04Z")
I have a slightly different then the usual ‘add more stuff!’ suggestions. More aimed at making some existing basic things work a bit better, instead. I recently came back to CATA after about … uh… 6 months away? Tried ou… --- ## [Trying to add a new building into game and met an error](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-add-a-new-building-into-game-and-met-an-error/10526)
**Author:** [@Osobist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Osobist)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trying-to-add-a-new-building-into-game-and-met-an-error/10526 "2015-10-13T16:14:01Z")
Greetings! I have a problem: when I try to add a new building into game, it shows me debug message: Error: Tried to generate map for omtype intcafe\_east, "cyber cafe" (id\_mapgen intcafe) The building itself does not spa… --- ## [Laser guide on the rocket launcher?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-guide-on-the-rocket-launcher/10680)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-guide-on-the-rocket-launcher/10680 "2015-10-13T14:55:02Z")
Anyone who play half life should know what I’m saying, since the rocket launcher has a long range, I think mabye we need something to keep rocket stay on the line so, I think mabye the laser guide gun part that can inst… --- ## [Dynamically generated animals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamically-generated-animals/10544)
**Author:** [@zveroboy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zveroboy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamically-generated-animals/10544 "2015-10-13T09:24:31Z")
dynamically generated animals for the first let me say that i make translation to English with google translator because there is a lot of text so try not to be crazy) and wanna know what do you think about this) thank … --- ## [Compiling error (RESOLVED) (I'm an idiot)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-error-resolved-im-an-idiot/10668)
**Author:** [@Karicter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Karicter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 3:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compiling-error-resolved-im-an-idiot/10668 "2015-10-13T03:50:19Z")
In my many attempts over the past 24 hours, I can’t seem to figure out compiling my doctored version of catadda to get the machines to finally work. I was using the method discussed on the wiki, or at least what seemed … --- ## [Tanks of vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tanks-of-vehicles/10660)
**Author:** [@zveroboy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zveroboy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tanks-of-vehicles/10660 "2015-10-13T03:12:33Z")
sometimes i wanna know how much fuel or water i have aboard but i cant because examination of vehicle is giving only percents but not units. for example i had 2 fuel tanks wielded and i add one more. so i had 27% of gaso… --- ## [5b9660e- Refugee center farm quest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/5b9660e-refugee-center-farm-quest/10675)
**Author:** [@G.E.C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/G.E.C)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/5b9660e-refugee-center-farm-quest/10675 "2015-10-12T20:14:07Z")
Everytime I try to start the third quest from the merchant (The one where you are supposed to go to a farm or something) I get an error and crash to desktop. If I had to guess it’s because the map didn’t genereta a farm … --- ## [2fe649e - Mugger npcs still rob you, even if you aggres](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2fe649e-mugger-npcs-still-rob-you-even-if-you-aggres/10678)
**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2fe649e-mugger-npcs-still-rob-you-even-if-you-aggres/10678 "2015-10-12T19:41:24Z")
Not a recent problem; If you get held up by an npc and use the hold up hands option, the npc will still approach and rob you no matter what happens. This occurs more often in the dark than the light, because the NPC won’… --- ## [CATA-Boy 3000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-boy-3000/9944)
**Author:** [@Shopkeeper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shopkeeper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-boy-3000/9944 "2015-10-12T17:05:42Z")
So after watching E3 trailers for Fallout 4 I decided to try my hand at making a not-Pip-Boy 3000 for the aspiring Cataclysm Survivor to assemble from the plans for a wrist mounted personal computer that wound up being a… --- ## [BatchCataModder (the batch file .json builder)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/batchcatamodder-the-batch-file-json-builder/10676)
**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/batchcatamodder-the-batch-file-json-builder/10676 "2015-10-12T06:58:51Z")
So I liked the previous catamodder and I wanted something like that that is up to date. However, I have very little programming skill and as such this emerged. A text based program using the windows command prompt to mak… --- ## [Acid proof thrown weapons, anyone?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-proof-thrown-weapons-anyone/10658)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-proof-thrown-weapons-anyone/10658 "2015-10-11T20:42:28Z")
To someone who like to throw a knife or something at the monster, don’t you realize those monster who can splash acid when they died or wounded, just melt you thrown weapon just a little annoying? I mean, a 5 throwing kn… --- ## ["Psychopath" trait name change](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psychopath-trait-name-change/10642)
**Author:** [@no\_zed\_is\_safe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/no_zed_is_safe)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psychopath-trait-name-change/10642 "2015-10-11T20:34:21Z")
As it stands the name does not reflect what I know of psychopathy (sociopathy, maybe, but that’s a different can of worms) and seems rooted in the unfortunate stigma surrounding psychopathy in most cultures. I like the t… --- ## [Sound Stuff: Diesel trucks and Z level sound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-stuff-diesel-trucks-and-z-level-sound/10674)
**Author:** [@JohnmBlaz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnmBlaz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sound-stuff-diesel-trucks-and-z-level-sound/10674 "2015-10-11T20:30:25Z")
So having recently had to drive a diesel truck around for a few months, I noticed that they are fucking loud. If you’re outside of a diesel while it’s running, it is definitely worth wearing ear pro. Suggestion: being ne… --- ## ['Advanced' Skill Rust Suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-skill-rust-suggestion/10670)
**Author:** [@Dubby](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dubby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/advanced-skill-rust-suggestion/10670 "2015-10-11T20:26:41Z")
Essentially, after having spent two or three weeks playing this game, I’ve come to the conclusion that skill rust (Int) is too unforgiving, yet skill rust (IntCap) is too forgiving. Ergo I will outline some concepts for … --- ## [How to Start? Sorry new](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-start-sorry-new/10672)
**Author:** [@Nibblemaniac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibblemaniac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-start-sorry-new/10672 "2015-10-10T18:15:21Z")
Sorry, but I’m very new and I was recommended this from a friend except they never told me how to start. How exactly do you start playing? --- ## [28b8154 - blobs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/28b8154-blobs/10669)
**Author:** [@zveroboy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zveroboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/28b8154-blobs/10669 "2015-10-10T14:03:54Z")
i decided to suppress blobs on my APC it their slome pit. but i was covered with dozens of messages like: DEBUG: the blob at (xx,xx,x) was not found in the tracker Press spacebar… --- ## [28b8154 - engines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/28b8154-engines/10665)
**Author:** [@zveroboy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zveroboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/28b8154-engines/10665 "2015-10-10T06:14:03Z")
well, i have carrier. i use a gasoline engine and i have electric motor too. i found and installed plasma engine and my vehicle doesn’t wanna start, telling that i don’t have tanks with hydrogen. i can’t select other eng… --- ## [Where are things most likely to spawn? Looking for wrench](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-things-most-likely-to-spawn-looking-for-wrench/10667)
**Author:** [@Sternenfisch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sternenfisch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/where-are-things-most-likely-to-spawn-looking-for-wrench/10667 "2015-10-09T21:45:22Z")
That might be nice for the wiki as well maybe. I play with low item spawn and only now I don’t find a wrench anywhere. They spawn mostly in Garages, Hardware stores and Gas Stations am I right? (I’m not worried about if… --- ## [CDDA Modded into space survival?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-modded-into-space-survival/10643)
**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-modded-into-space-survival/10643 "2015-10-09T04:06:40Z")
Was just a silly thought, but Cata could totally fit into some sort of space survival sim. How likely could you see it? You have a choice of a few starting scenarios with various levels of viability, in a setting where … --- ## [Serious discussion on gun crafting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/serious-discussion-on-gun-crafting/10605)
**Author:** [@Noctifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noctifer)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 12:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/serious-discussion-on-gun-crafting/10605 "2015-10-08T12:57:58Z")
After the events of this post: http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=11294.0 Kevin laid out what would be an acceptable way to implement automatic gun crafting. What needs to be discussed: -What tools would be ne… --- ## [Setting up production environment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/setting-up-production-environment/10661)
**Author:** [@Sternenfisch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sternenfisch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/setting-up-production-environment/10661 "2015-10-08T11:22:04Z")
Hi there, I’m running a Windows 8 Professional on a 64 bit machine and want to compile from source with Code blocks. All dependencies installed as per Wiki. However upon compile I get the error In pthread.h endif with… --- ## [Shouldn't "makeshift shotgun beanbags" have spread?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shouldnt-makeshift-shotgun-beanbags-have-spread/10654)
**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Murphy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shouldnt-makeshift-shotgun-beanbags-have-spread/10654 "2015-10-08T04:29:58Z")
They are essentially rock salt rounds. Also, how come some of the ammo with spread still doesn’t have zero dispersion? --- ## [Another nobody trying to come in and "fix" everything](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-nobody-trying-to-come-in-and-fix-everything/10655)
**Author:** [@Karicter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Karicter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/another-nobody-trying-to-come-in-and-fix-everything/10655 "2015-10-07T10:02:45Z")
I only just recently started Seriously enjoying C:DDA, about 5 days ago in fact. I had attempted the game several months back, just after falling off the Dwarf Fortress bandwagon of about a few months itself. But now tha… --- ## [Brand new beta: Raw JSON Browser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brand-new-beta-raw-json-browser/9292)
**Author:** [@dRbiG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dRbiG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brand-new-beta-raw-json-browser/9292 "2015-10-07T01:35:39Z")
Try it out at: http://kaer.eu.org:8112/ It’s not meant to be a clone of the ‘current’ item browser, though you can use it for that (‘less easily’), or for much more (‘unique feature’). Functionality-wise it’s at what I… --- ## [Used needles/syringes and infections](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/used-needles-syringes-and-infections/10630)
**Author:** [@theactualpapabrando](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/theactualpapabrando)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/used-needles-syringes-and-infections/10630 "2015-10-06T19:14:54Z")
I was thinking, how come you can continue using the same needle over and over again without risk of infection or anything? Once you use a needle/syringe it should become dirty to some degree and maybe could cause an inf… --- ## [Can some one make some response when some punk said "This is my territory"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-some-one-make-some-response-when-some-punk-said-this-is-my-territory/10653)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-some-one-make-some-response-when-some-punk-said-this-is-my-territory/10653 "2015-10-06T03:31:33Z")
I mean it, some punk just told you about some peice shit territory stuff, and you simply can’t response them? can’t you threaten them or just convince them with something? otherwise, what’s the point to make this conver… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=316) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=318)