# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=433 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 434 --- ## [Now you know why you fear the night](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/now-you-know-why-you-fear-the-night/6165)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/now-you-know-why-you-fear-the-night/6165 "2014-05-19T04:42:35Z")
You see here a zombie apiarist! A stout zombies wearing a full bee suit with a name tag that reads “Gtaguy”. Now you know why you fear the night. Loot drops: Butter Toasters Laptops Marital aids Special tags: \[Hive… --- ## [Totally serious idea thread!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/totally-serious-idea-thread/6157)
**Author:** [@Nappist](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nappist)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/totally-serious-idea-thread/6157 "2014-05-19T03:09:20Z")
For all those totally stupid GREAT ideas that don’t fit anywhere else!!! I’ll start. Profession: Super-Munchkin All CBM and all Defective/Poorly Installed CBMs. Starts with every addiction at (40) All skills at 5 D… --- ## [Special underground structures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/special-underground-structures/6166)
**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/special-underground-structures/6166 "2014-05-19T03:04:04Z")
I recommend, that if someone is crazy enough to go through 100’s of rock walls, to give small chances of finding something special that you wouldn’t find other wise, maybe a small collection of items or structure on the … --- ## [Melee training with high encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-training-with-high-encumbrance/6170)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/melee-training-with-high-encumbrance/6170 "2014-05-18T22:25:52Z")
I was out in a field with 2 vests, 2 backpacks, and a jacket knifing a dog for hours without hitting it. I just wanted to stab the little bastard because he wouldn’t stop following me. So I swung my combat knife at him v… --- ## [Breaking into those ammo vending machines?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-into-those-ammo-vending-machines/6176)
**Author:** [@Keyreper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Keyreper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaking-into-those-ammo-vending-machines/6176 "2014-05-18T20:04:50Z")
this really needs to be added in some way, i can just see someone playing normally, trying to get into the machine, and on a off chance the machine does this. --- ## [Fear factore?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fear-factore/6150)
**Author:** [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fear-factore/6150 "2014-05-17T18:21:39Z")
is there fear factor on C.D.D.A like if you ar being followd bi zombies you get scared or somyhing? --- ## [New Monster: Leech Pod/Leech Stalk/Leech Bloom/Root Drones --- Area: Power Plant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-monster-leech-pod-leech-stalk-leech-bloom-root-drones-area-power-plant/5982)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-monster-leech-pod-leech-stalk-leech-bloom-root-drones-area-power-plant/5982 "2014-05-17T17:10:47Z")
\[i\]The man stumbles, his vision cloudy. Something compels him to work his way deeper, into the heart of the complex. He stumbles against the reactor, still running despite the disaster outside. He feels his strength fadi… --- ## [Questions about batteries/energy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-batteries-energy/6061)
**Author:** [@DinoMC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DinoMC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-about-batteries-energy/6061 "2014-05-17T13:15:52Z")
Hey, I’m new to the game, and starting to need a ton of batteries on my current char (for welding, soldering and forging mostly), the ones I find while scavenging don’t last me long. I dismantled a solar panel and a st… --- ## [Mag size update error (minor bug)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mag-size-update-error-minor-bug/6163)
**Author:** [@crow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mag-size-update-error-minor-bug/6163 "2014-05-17T13:00:35Z")
applying a double mag to a gun followed by a spare mag will produce a mag size of say 30:15 (these values will only be reflected upon full reload) however removing the double mag will leave the gun with 30 :15 loaded. i… --- ## [Boil water with tin can. Still has chicken in it](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boil-water-with-tin-can-still-has-chicken-in-it/6145)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boil-water-with-tin-can-still-has-chicken-in-it/6145 "2014-05-17T11:22:22Z")
Ver: 069e45e Simplythat. I can boil water and the only tin can in my vicinity has chicken in it. no other devices around. The water better get turned to broth if i do that! --- ## [Idea: Skateboard vehicle and skate backpack](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-skateboard-vehicle-and-skate-backpack/6143)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-skateboard-vehicle-and-skate-backpack/6143 "2014-05-17T11:18:53Z")
I propose we make a vehicle like the fold up bicycle that is a skateboard. As far as I know, the code would be really easy to make as it already exists. (e)xamine the skateboard to open menu – select pick up – converting… --- ## [(Game Mode) 30 Minutes Before The Apocalypse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-mode-30-minutes-before-the-apocalypse/6152)
**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-mode-30-minutes-before-the-apocalypse/6152 "2014-05-17T08:23:34Z")
Well, what it would be?, you ask. The concept is simple, addition is not. Well, it is to start with lots of humans in the houses and streets, being persued by zombies. It would be like if Apocalypse started just there.… --- ## [Stop adding content and do story damnit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-adding-content-and-do-story-damnit/6098)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-adding-content-and-do-story-damnit/6098 "2014-05-17T07:19:34Z")
I’m getting increasingly tired of the lack of story elements for items. It’s not reasonable that my character can hold plutonium in his backpack. Nor is it reasonable that RivTech items are so fucking commonplace and non… --- ## [Why don't random characters use the amount of initial points from settings?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-random-characters-use-the-amount-of-initial-points-from-settings/6023)
**Author:** [@TheGrifter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGrifter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-dont-random-characters-use-the-amount-of-initial-points-from-settings/6023 "2014-05-17T03:07:12Z")
I set it to like, 20 instead of 6, and I still like to select play now, to keep myself guessing. Why doesn’t the character have the initial 20 points of stats instead of the norm? --- ## [Can't wield fists?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-wield-fists/6117)
**Author:** [@Waltorious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Waltorious)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-wield-fists/6117 "2014-05-16T23:44:58Z")
I am completely new to Cataclysm, so I apologize if this is a silly question, but I can’t seem to get my character to equip his fists, in order to fight unarmed (he knows Dragon Kung Fu, apparently). I hit “w” which bri… --- ## [If I post my extra weapons here will they get added to the modder?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-i-post-my-extra-weapons-here-will-they-get-added-to-the-modder/6144)
**Author:** [@fishy1234555](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/fishy1234555)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-i-post-my-extra-weapons-here-will-they-get-added-to-the-modder/6144 "2014-05-16T21:02:08Z")
I have made some great late game deep ice lab discovery type weapons, and a bunch of great WW2 and WW1 guns. The late game guns consist of lightning weapons to HE missile pods and even some outstanding new energy and pla… --- ## [Fear mechanic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fear-mechanic/6151)
**Author:** [@yonsisac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yonsisac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fear-mechanic/6151 "2014-05-16T15:18:44Z")
so i was tolld there was no fear mechanic so i desided to make a idea how shoold it be 1.how to triger=is really simple if you ar being chased bi somthing tryng to kill you you get scared and if there like 30 things try… --- ## [\[Mod\]\[5.2\] XProfessions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-5-2-xprofessions/5174)
**Author:** [@Enke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Enke)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-5-2-xprofessions/5174 "2014-05-16T15:12:43Z")
This is the XProfessions mod for Cataclysm:Dark Days Ahead. It currently adds 50 (and counting) new professions to play as. Cataclysm DDA 0.A is required. New Professions: \*Entrepreneur \*Rifle Hunter \*Miner \*Delinqu… --- ## [Railroad tracks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/railroad-tracks/5387)
**Author:** [@Wuzzy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wuzzy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/railroad-tracks/5387 "2014-05-16T15:06:05Z")
Hi! I thought some railroad tracks would be nice in C:DDA. So this is just an idea about railroad tracks for C:DDA. I designed some rough map tiles in size 24×24, they (hopefully) connect to each other nicely. This is j… --- ## [Character Visualizer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-visualizer/6127)
**Author:** [@wd40mk17.4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/wd40mk17.4)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-visualizer/6127 "2014-05-16T14:54:43Z")
I wonder, how easy would this be… and sorry if its been suggested before. a static graphic / paper-doll-ish visualizer for how your character is equipped. Using pixel art or something similar, have a viewer that reads … --- ## [Cannot use Charge Rifle with internal UPS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-use-charge-rifle-with-internal-ups/6149)
**Author:** [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cannot-use-charge-rifle-with-internal-ups/6149 "2014-05-16T12:06:04Z")
If I turn on my Internal Unified Power System and attempt to use a Charge Rifle, then it ‘spins up’ when I hit fire but then immediately ‘spins down’ again before gaining any charge. Possibly due to not detecting a conv… --- ## [Bodies as ingredients(and some other questions)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bodies-as-ingredients-and-some-other-questions/6140)
**Author:** [@dambuk1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dambuk1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bodies-as-ingredients-and-some-other-questions/6140 "2014-05-16T08:46:25Z")
Right now, i am messing with recipes and items to create “dormant minion” item (something like an inactive manhack, except after activating it becomes a friendly zombie). So here is my question - can i use “human body” … --- ## [My suggestions after playing Experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-suggestions-after-playing-experimental/6059)
**Author:** [@Bumpkin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bumpkin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-suggestions-after-playing-experimental/6059 "2014-05-16T07:35:45Z")
As a relatively new player playing the experimental version, here’s what I’ve noticed. Weapon/Meds loot seem too numerous in houses when compared to gunshops/pharmacies/bars. The risk/reward ratio, for Static Spawn es… --- ## [Deadlier advanced zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deadlier-advanced-zombies/6125)
**Author:** [@acehawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/acehawk)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/deadlier-advanced-zombies/6125 "2014-05-16T01:18:57Z")
I feel like once regular zombies become easy to deal with, all zombies become easy. This could possibly be fixed by making the advanced zombies more effective. Spitter acid melts your equipment rapidly (if it isn’t acid … --- ## [What kills you the most?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kills-you-the-most/6006)
**Author:** [@mercylost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mercylost)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-kills-you-the-most/6006 "2014-05-15T22:44:22Z")
Three things kill me the most. Since I’m trying to beat the Tweaker profession. Withdrawal kills me most. Technically, whatever eats me when I start seizing in my own vomit does. But, yeah, withdrawal. Quit: I do i… --- ## [How can I play cdda on android](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-play-cdda-on-android/6126)
**Author:** [@stk2008](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/stk2008)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-play-cdda-on-android/6126 "2014-05-15T21:46:12Z")
I heard you can run it on a pc and play it from an android device if so how this sounds interesting :slight\_smile: --- ## [Question: Lore/Starting day](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-lore-starting-day/6075)
**Author:** [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/question-lore-starting-day/6075 "2014-05-15T21:15:11Z")
Hey, when does CataDDA start chronologically? How much time after the cataclysm? --- ## [A6d614f bindle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a6d614f-bindle/6070)
**Author:** [@Oragepoilu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oragepoilu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a6d614f-bindle/6070 "2014-05-15T20:10:18Z")
In this version, you can make bindle with 4rag, 1 stick and cut it for 8 or 12 rags. it doesn’t requir any thread so it’s an easy way to get a lot of rag by using this bug. --- ## [Strange and sudden mutations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-and-sudden-mutations/6132)
**Author:** [@Kordian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kordian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/strange-and-sudden-mutations/6132 "2014-05-15T13:43:19Z")
Hi guys, today when I was playing my character had strange behaviour: it started teleporting, or got random blindness (it’s mi-goes fault? Ectoplasm stuff?) then he got a couple of mutations: “mouth flaps” from chimera … --- ## [Stupid animals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-animals/6122)
**Author:** [@blazing\_glory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/blazing_glory)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-animals/6122 "2014-05-15T10:27:09Z")
I know I have the animal discord trait but do they really have to lay seige to my house? There’s like 20 of the things out there,I think half of them are following me. I’m pretty sure a dozen weasels have something bet… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=432) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=434)