# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=575 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 576 --- ## [Making rotten apple cider](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-rotten-apple-cider/799)
**Author:** [@sodapop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sodapop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-rotten-apple-cider/799 "2013-04-14T03:58:26Z")
So, we all know that you can extend your supplies by cooking them into something just before or after they have gone rotten, and that’s an exploit. But just now I found that my apple cider had spoiled. We also know that … --- ## [JSON/data file API proposal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-data-file-api-proposal/779)
**Author:** [@Soron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/json-data-file-api-proposal/779 "2013-04-14T03:06:03Z")
Having converted recipes to JSON, I have to say that I’m not impressed with the API that picojson gives us. I find it awkward to use. So, I’d like to propose a wrapper around picojson, intended to be much easier to use (… --- ## [Toxic gas in mines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/toxic-gas-in-mines/792)
**Author:** [@Dalgul](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dalgul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/toxic-gas-in-mines/792 "2013-04-13T18:05:05Z")
Help!!! I’m in a mine filled with toxic gas and it has cover the stairs so I can’t find it. How do I get out? --- ## [Is this all we're doing with professions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-all-were-doing-with-professions/758)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-this-all-were-doing-with-professions/758 "2013-04-13T13:22:13Z")
As it stands, it seems kinda disappointing that the professions we’ve been talking about for so long are being implemented as nothing more than an small modifier to skill points and starting gear. Are there any plans to… --- ## [Noob here!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/noob-here/787)
**Author:** [@Psiweapon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Psiweapon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/noob-here/787 "2013-04-13T09:32:27Z")
OH HAI GUISE! Hello there folks, I started playing Cataclysm a few days ago, I tried it long ago but didn’t really get into it. This time I did, but seeing how horribly and unpredictably crashy it was, I’ve decided to… --- ## [Suggestion for increasing stats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-for-increasing-stats/780)
**Author:** [@Fast\_Zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fast_Zombie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-for-increasing-stats/780 "2013-04-13T07:06:53Z")
Currently the only way to increase stats is to get lucky with mutation. So, I started thinking about ways that they could be increased in game. I wanted to keep it simple and intuitive, while not encouraging “grinding”. … --- ## [Release cataclysm-dda under CC-BY-SA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/release-cataclysm-dda-under-cc-by-sa/789)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/release-cataclysm-dda-under-cc-by-sa/789 "2013-04-13T01:06:41Z")
Whales released his contributions to cataclysm by committing the LICENSE file stating the codebase is licensed under CC-BY-SA, but he doesn’t have the right to relicense everyone else’s contributions. This leaves all com… --- ## [Stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stairs/784)
**Author:** [@Noksjava](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Noksjava)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stairs/784 "2013-04-13T00:48:00Z")
I think the possibility to build stairs would be cool. Game already has a jackhammer that can drill stone. With stairs we could build basements or underground hideouts. Or escape tunnels for example. --- ## [New way throwing piercing weapons work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-way-throwing-piercing-weapons-work/765)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-way-throwing-piercing-weapons-work/765 "2013-04-12T22:34:01Z")
Maybe if you throw a small enough weapon it will pass through? Or if big enough, become lodged in certain parts of the body and cause EXTREME pain? --- ## [Yet another newb question Meat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-newb-question-meat/788)
**Author:** [@MisterCrow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MisterCrow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/yet-another-newb-question-meat/788 "2013-04-12T18:35:53Z")
God wheres the Faq when ya need one:). Right onto the question dose leaving meat and corpses about outside attact animals? --- ## [XP and learning - opinions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xp-and-learning-opinions/703)
**Author:** [@Soron](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soron)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xp-and-learning-opinions/703 "2013-04-12T15:34:23Z")
After realizing that the way skill comprehension works means that values above 100% don’t matter much, I decided to play around with the system and see if I could improve it. I think I may be on to something, although I’… --- ## [Is there a hotkey to repeat a task?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-hotkey-to-repeat-a-task/785)
**Author:** [@MisterCrow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MisterCrow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-hotkey-to-repeat-a-task/785 "2013-04-12T12:43:15Z")
I enjoy fortifying a position with deep pits and wooden spears in them. However when im diging i have to press alot of keys. Is there a hotkey to repeat a task in constuction or crafting instead of having to go menu div… --- ## [Campfire and Refrigeration?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/campfire-and-refrigeration/744)
**Author:** [@Necrucifer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrucifer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/campfire-and-refrigeration/744 "2013-04-12T12:02:28Z")
Not sure but is there a certain way to make a campfire? I can only think of placing rocks in a 3x3 square with something flammable in the middle. Not sure if that works from keeping it from spreading since I have not tri… --- ## [Experience System Alternative](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experience-system-alternative/778)
**Author:** [@Tankra](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tankra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/experience-system-alternative/778 "2013-04-12T09:11:48Z")
It seems to me like some people at least are not very satisfied with the current experience system in which you have to wait for your experience bar to fill up before learning anything. The way I see it now, the experien… --- ## [More injuries and more ways to treat them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-injuries-and-more-ways-to-treat-them/755)
**Author:** [@sodapop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sodapop)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-injuries-and-more-ways-to-treat-them/755 "2013-04-12T05:02:03Z")
So, after being annoyed with not having the supplies to handle infected bites, I suggested cauterizing wounds with a heated up knife or other bit of metal. Seems that made it in to 0.4, cool enough. But then I got to th… --- ## [Ways to Amuse Oneself (and Keep In Shape) After the Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ways-to-amuse-oneself-and-keep-in-shape-after-the-cataclysm/777)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ways-to-amuse-oneself-and-keep-in-shape-after-the-cataclysm/777 "2013-04-12T03:22:46Z")
In the XP thread folks started thinking about ways to spend time without spamming the “Wait” function or generating/breaking down endless amounts of minor items. These might also help morale or help one keep one’s exist… --- ## [Double battery capacity of Water Purifiers?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/double-battery-capacity-of-water-purifiers/763)
**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/double-battery-capacity-of-water-purifiers/763 "2013-04-12T02:25:32Z")
Could we do this? The biggest containers hold 200 water (the aluminium kegs, iirc) and it would be nice to be able to purify that all at once. --- ## [The War Against The Machines: New Enemy Type](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-war-against-the-machines-new-enemy-type/732)
**Author:** [@Fniff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fniff)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-war-against-the-machines-new-enemy-type/732 "2013-04-11T22:57:03Z")
Note: I recently watched Terminator 2 for the first time in a very long while, so this may be slightly infulenced by that. Cataclysm is aptly named. There are so many apocalypses going on at once that it’s amazing the w… --- ## [Turrets moving around](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-moving-around/716)
**Author:** [@SealHunt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SealHunt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-moving-around/716 "2013-04-11T22:32:05Z")
Players with starting shelter near a military outpost are screwed. Turrets are slowly creeping towards the shelter in attempt to eradicate the player. Also note zombie soldiers are innately hostile, see you from a mile a… --- ## [Why is everyone playing with distorted screen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-everyone-playing-with-distorted-screen/675)
**Author:** [@LazyCat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/LazyCat)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-is-everyone-playing-with-distorted-screen/675 "2013-04-11T22:28:47Z")
\[image\] Why is everyone playing with distorted screen? Why B.), isn’t it A.) much better and how it should actually be? Vehicles look particularly terrible with distorted screen, they seem to move faster and look longer… --- ## [Big bionic?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/big-bionic/735)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/big-bionic/735 "2013-04-11T20:26:02Z")
Maybe for the females a breast size modifier bionic? Making males more friendly, but while having it on it increases torso encumbrance by 5? No joke --- ## [Challenge : 30 days Supplies Challenge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-30-days-supplies-challenge/715)
**Author:** [@ZwodahS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ZwodahS)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/challenge-30-days-supplies-challenge/715 "2013-04-11T20:19:49Z")
30-day supplies challenge Background The end is coming. In 30 days, there is an announced bombing in all areas except evac shelters. We have to get as much resources before the bombing starts. Challenge The challenge… --- ## [Diggable dirt in barns?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diggable-dirt-in-barns/773)
**Author:** [@Hyena\_Grin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hyena_Grin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diggable-dirt-in-barns/773 "2013-04-11T18:33:41Z")
Is it possible to set the ground in barns as diggable? The ground is dirt, but for some reason it can’t be dug for purposes of traps or fence posts or whatever. The behavior is a bit strange as it won’t allow you to do … --- ## [Instant Hostile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instant-hostile/767)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Epic\_Cheese\_Man](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Epic_Cheese_Man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/instant-hostile/767 "2013-04-11T15:04:19Z")
As soon as I start my game, no matter what I do, I always start with a hostile NPC outside with an american 180 and seemingly infinite ammo that follows me and is ignored by zombies. Help! --- ## [Giving maps more character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giving-maps-more-character/771)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giving-maps-more-character/771 "2013-04-11T13:23:49Z")
I was just thinking that instead of naming the tiles their type, why not give them a name. Instead of just a nameless street, we could have main street, coit ave, frankford ave, marsh lane, etc… Stores could have names… --- ## [Show me your base!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-me-your-base/664)
**Author:** [@Pyrox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrox)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-me-your-base/664 "2013-04-11T12:04:27Z")
I’m very new to the game and the forums, but I would love to see some of your guys’ home bases, from LMOE shelters to ditches in the woods post whatever you got. --- ## [2 questions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2-questions/713)
**Author:** [@JackieEstegado](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JackieEstegado)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/2-questions/713 "2013-04-11T11:50:27Z")
okay I have played a bunch of hours of cataclysm now. and I have 2 big question 1. how can I enable npcs 2.how can I disable smokers? --- ## [Set your country?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-your-country/701)
**Author:** [@ArcticHuntsman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ArcticHuntsman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/set-your-country/701 "2013-04-11T09:46:28Z")
Would it be possible, at a much later stage of development to choose what country you start in. When first implemented I would only change temp differences but later in development change spawn rates and types of creatur… --- ## [Sometimes cannot a Mossberg 500 beyond one shell; also, world's end lab autopsy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sometimes-cannot-a-mossberg-500-beyond-one-shell-also-worlds-end-lab-autopsy/769)
**Author:** [@Farce](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Farce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sometimes-cannot-a-mossberg-500-beyond-one-shell-also-worlds-end-lab-autopsy/769 "2013-04-11T09:11:19Z")
Currently loaded is 00 shot. Before this, I couldn’t load slugs beyond one, either, though after trying it this time it seems I can load slugs all the way to 8 now, so. I ran out of 00 while reloading, and I think I di… --- ## [Pilot Lights](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pilot-lights/768)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pilot-lights/768 "2013-04-11T08:45:44Z")
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