# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=564 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 565 --- ## [Two broken arms!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-broken-arms/1213)
**Author:** [@krAbhandz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/krAbhandz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-broken-arms/1213 "2013-05-15T01:55:39Z")
And I’m illiterate. What do I do? --- ## [Game Crash via NPC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-via-npc/1218)
**Author:** [@JMatt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JMatt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-crash-via-npc/1218 "2013-05-15T00:41:15Z")
Like everyone else, just had to upgrade to version 0.5. I enabled the NPC options, thinking whatever issues plagued them were fixed. Wandered up to an NPC in the woods who was fighting wild animals. Started talking to hi… --- ## [Medical Experimentation (and the ramifications thereof. heh heh...)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medical-experimentation-and-the-ramifications-thereof-heh-heh/1168)
**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medical-experimentation-and-the-ramifications-thereof-heh-heh/1168 "2013-05-14T22:48:37Z")
Heyho folks. Just got this idea from the diseases thread so I may as well put it up. Medical research in Science labs and hospitals. You’d have to read up on stuff, then use stuff lying around in the hospitals or labs … --- ## [Amendment: Bone Broth recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/amendment-bone-broth-recipe/1200)
**Author:** [@Iosyn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Iosyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/amendment-bone-broth-recipe/1200 "2013-05-14T22:34:25Z")
Hoping someone can just make a change or add in a way to make broth with just water and bones I’ll be a nice use for bones, I’d think since at the moment I feel they get a bit neglected in cooking aside from just eating … --- ## [Too many notes on the map](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-notes-on-the-map/1180)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/too-many-notes-on-the-map/1180 "2013-05-14T16:41:37Z")
After exceeding a (large) number of notes on the map, only the most recent are listed or showing anything when selecting them. The rest show the flashing letters, but no info, can’t be edited or deleted. Though they can … --- ## ['Savescumming' punishment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/savescumming-punishment/1211)
**Author:** [@dawnFinder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dawnFinder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/savescumming-punishment/1211 "2013-05-14T15:09:11Z")
So, I tried the new nightly build and its seems that you’ve added an anti-savescumming feature that activates whenever the game thinks you’re savescumming. Start with 25 speed and hallucinate for one turn, spawn a brute … --- ## [Plants that reduce radiation (link)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plants-that-reduce-radiation-link/1192)
**Author:** [@Disarcade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Disarcade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plants-that-reduce-radiation-link/1192 "2013-05-14T14:47:17Z")
It’s a page/website I follow on Facebook, and they kicked this out: http://www.survivalistdaily.com/19-foods-that-naturally-detox-radiation/ This may be useful for development. The page in general is good for that. --- ## [Item Tags!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-tags/1205)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-tags/1205 "2013-05-14T09:54:50Z")
“You jump through the window of a gun store to avoid a gas station explosion. You look around, the undead hordes will be upon you soon. You grab a shotgun and the 00 shot and load it up, ready to blast your way out of th… --- ## [Corrupted message log and construction menu conflict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrupted-message-log-and-construction-menu-conflict/1209)
**Author:** [@ejseto](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ejseto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corrupted-message-log-and-construction-menu-conflict/1209 "2013-05-14T08:25:52Z")
If you enter the 'E’at menu then press enter, it exits the menu saying you don’t have that item. The next message you get will be corrupted. Adding the bolded part will fix this. The 'D’isassemble menu also has this prob… --- ## [Underground/Interior Construction - Tunneling, Dirt, Collapses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underground-interior-construction-tunneling-dirt-collapses/1099)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/underground-interior-construction-tunneling-dirt-collapses/1099 "2013-05-14T06:51:10Z")
I’d like to see some changes to how the underground works, and especially once we get z-levels working properly, open up a lot of possibilities. Part 1: Digging through dirt Dirt ‘walls’ squares can be dug from the sid… --- ## [Need some help with Cygwin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-help-with-cygwin/1201)
**Author:** [@TaintedHolyWater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TaintedHolyWater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-some-help-with-cygwin/1201 "2013-05-13T23:24:18Z")
Just to put it out there, I have little to no knowledge of how cygwin works. I just followed the instructions here to play but now that doesn’t work. After it stopped working I deleted everything to start over clean. No… --- ## [Static Spawn is Terrible](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn-is-terrible/546)
**Author:** [@An0n3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/An0n3)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-spawn-is-terrible/546 "2013-05-13T22:08:01Z")
Is there some balancing planned to fix this? As is it doesn’t flow like the current game at all. I’ve tried a few times with different character builds to accomplish anything in the game, and it just doesn’t work. It’… --- ## [Kill list - dead screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kill-list-dead-screen/1199)
**Author:** [@Malakhaj](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malakhaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kill-list-dead-screen/1199 "2013-05-13T21:53:44Z")
Anyone would like to share with a brief description ?:slight\_smile: --- ## [Artifact armors not loading correctly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifact-armors-not-loading-correctly/1195)
**Author:** [@ejseto](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ejseto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/artifact-armors-not-loading-correctly/1195 "2013-05-13T21:39:10Z")
Artifact armors are not loading with the values listed in artifacts.gsav (at least if you edit the values). They are probably not being generated correctly either. The it\_artifact\_armor constructor calls the it\_armor con… --- ## [Cygwin Color](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cygwin-color/1190)
**Author:** [@i2amroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/i2amroy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cygwin-color/1190 "2013-05-13T17:57:49Z")
In case anybody hasn’t noticed Cygwin uses different colors then many other terminals. Well after a little bit of work I figured out how to change them, and decided to post a short tutorial here for anybody who want to d… --- ## [Proper order of wearable items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proper-order-of-wearable-items/1193)
**Author:** [@Justice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justice)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/proper-order-of-wearable-items/1193 "2013-05-13T16:54:23Z")
I remember reading that the order in which we Wear items is important. Anyway, I put my reinforced trench coat on after my rain coat, which was put on after a tank top and a polo shirt. Somehow, a wolf attack ripped the … --- ## [Fungal Spire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-spire/1176)
**Author:** [@Heclapar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heclapar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fungal-spire/1176 "2013-05-13T06:15:29Z")
So i came upon a fungal spire near the city, and having found a LAW on a military corpse,i tried to destroy it.But it wasnt enought O\_o.What are some good ways to get rid of it? --- ## [Mass water purification](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mass-water-purification/1183)
**Author:** [@drake1storm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drake1storm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mass-water-purification/1183 "2013-05-13T00:51:52Z")
This is a simple mod that allows you to mass purify water. Here is a quick and dirty version of this mod. This will require you to change the source code (download codeblocks if you want it to compile successfully), unl… --- ## [Making a trap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-trap/1149)
**Author:** [@drake1storm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drake1storm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-a-trap/1149 "2013-05-12T23:14:02Z")
Okay, for the past few days (few hours, really), I’ve been working on getting a mod up and running. Currently I am working on adding a few new traps. I’ve already created them in trapdef, created the effects in trapfunc… --- ## [Chopping Up Logs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chopping-up-logs/1189)
**Author:** [@Craftymutator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Craftymutator)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chopping-up-logs/1189 "2013-05-12T22:35:56Z")
When I tried to chop up a log it resulted in numerous smaller “log” entries that I couldn’t do anything with besides move, and which functioned as an infinite fuel source for fire. I’m relatively new to the game, and I h… --- ## [So, I started a new character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-started-a-new-character/1181)
**Author:** [@Exile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Exile)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-i-started-a-new-character/1181 "2013-05-12T16:00:35Z")
Hi all. Long-time lurker, I’ve played the game for a long time and have enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks, devs, for your awesome work! Anyway, I registered because I started a new character, and… First aid book in the bas… --- ## [Bug reports, specify version by post](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-reports-specify-version-by-post/1175)
**Author:** [@krAbhandz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/krAbhandz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-reports-specify-version-by-post/1175 "2013-05-12T15:36:22Z")
0.4-1020-g7285f07-dirty Makeshift bed requires blanket as reagent, does not consume blanket. Messenger bags still taking damage, even though they have no protection value. You can repair them with a sewing kit though. … --- ## [Frying pans MISFIRING?! (0.4-git)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frying-pans-misfiring-0-4-git/1187)
**Author:** [@Reservoir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Reservoir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/frying-pans-misfiring-0-4-git/1187 "2013-05-12T08:02:21Z")
So, it was a great day in town, a new game, had an useless NPC companion that had loads of shotgun ammo (0.4-git) and I found myself hitting a Z in the middle of the street with a pan. I was attacking and watching the me… --- ## [Flamethrower unloading and gasoline](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flamethrower-unloading-and-gasoline/1173)
**Author:** [@ejseto](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ejseto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flamethrower-unloading-and-gasoline/1173 "2013-05-12T07:02:07Z")
Unloading a flamethrower places the liquid gasoline in your inventory (as opposed to being poured on the ground or refueling your vehicle) in the ammo category. You can then throw the gasoline like a projectile. If you l… --- ## [Windows catacurse animations (Issue #750)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-catacurse-animations-issue-750/1171)
**Author:** [@LazyCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/windows-catacurse-animations-issue-750/1171 "2013-05-12T04:56:02Z")
From the issue tracker: https://github.com/TheDarklingWolf/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/750 I get the feeling that LazyCat doesn't understand why frequent full-window repaints are a Bad Thing. I don’t understand? Hah! Go on then… --- ## [The DJ Device: An easy mod/plugin controller](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-dj-device-an-easy-mod-plugin-controller/1089)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-dj-device-an-easy-mod-plugin-controller/1089 "2013-05-11T21:54:03Z")
The Disaster Juxtaposition Device is an idea I’ve been working on for a bit now, still in the planning stages. As a side effect of much of the awesome work that’s been going to moving things into data files recently, the… --- ## [Bug: auto/safe mode settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-auto-safe-mode-settings/1182)
**Author:** [@Justice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Justice)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-auto-safe-mode-settings/1182 "2013-05-11T19:09:52Z")
0.4-release The current safe mode setting is saved when performing a Save/Quit, but the current auto-safe mode setting is lost. --- ## [Armored enemies and melee weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armored-enemies-and-melee-weapons/1024)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/armored-enemies-and-melee-weapons/1024 "2013-05-11T09:03:09Z")
Do arrows always bounce off of soldiers? My archery is at 7 and I never do damage to them. If I make steel crossbow bolts will that get through? Are there any other heavily armored Zs, that headshots from arrows won’t … --- ## [Dynamic versus Static Contrast](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-versus-static-contrast/1106)
**Author:** [@Austupaio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Austupaio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-versus-static-contrast/1106 "2013-05-11T06:20:18Z")
So Static is harder earlier but ultimately quite a bit easier in my experience. While Dynamic allows you a day or so before everything goes to hell, if you hit the 2nd day without an Assault Rifle you’re basically fucke… --- ## [New negative trait : diabetic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-negative-trait-diabetic/1122)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-negative-trait-diabetic/1122 "2013-05-11T04:37:37Z")
This would require insulin as medication, and will give 2 penalties to strength, dexterity and perception if insulin isn’t administered twice per day ( or maybe 3 times). Or maybe -1 to those stats after 1 shot is missed… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=563) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=565)