# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=589 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 590 --- ## [Medium sized pile of new item ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medium-sized-pile-of-new-item-ideas/247)
**Author:** [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/medium-sized-pile-of-new-item-ideas/247 "2013-02-26T06:00:33Z")
Title says it all, feel free to disregard/add to/implement/flame me to death about them Melee/throwing Weapons Ball and Chain, weld a lump of steel to a chain and presto, for more punch, weld nails to the lump Poleaxe… --- ## [Cata crashes everytime I try to play character 1 after starting a 2nd character](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-crashes-everytime-i-try-to-play-character-1-after-starting-a-2nd-character/267)
**Author:** [@Commodore](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Commodore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cata-crashes-everytime-i-try-to-play-character-1-after-starting-a-2nd-character/267 "2013-02-26T02:22:19Z")
It happened again Darkling. I wanted to check some stuff in wizmode and after exiting char 2 who was in an evac shelter previous failed runs started at the game crashes every time I try to load the first save. I have lik… --- ## [Mob Reforms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mob-reforms/270)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Lolz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr_Lolz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mob-reforms/270 "2013-02-26T01:32:58Z")
Hypothesis 1# - Boomer needs to be scarier I am rarely worried by Boomers because losing vision for a few turns is very rarely a problem. Simple suggestion: make boomer juice have some additional ill-effect. I liked the… --- ## [Cant gget the latest version to run full screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-gget-the-latest-version-to-run-full-screen/269)
**Author:** [@realmutha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/realmutha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-gget-the-latest-version-to-run-full-screen/269 "2013-02-25T21:22:11Z")
hey guys sorry if there is already a thread posted somewhere about this,but i couldn’t find one. i recently downloaded this game actually last night and i was stoked after watching a buddy play it. so i went home got on … --- ## [Heh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heh/246)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heh/246 "2013-02-25T19:07:51Z")
Let’s add these to the game! http://archive.heinessen.com/boards/k/img/0125/03/1345218307965.jpg --- ## [Fuel consumption glitch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuel-consumption-glitch/265)
**Author:** [@paalpeyz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/paalpeyz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fuel-consumption-glitch/265 "2013-02-25T13:12:18Z")
There is a small glitch, such that fuel is not always consumed properly: If there is more than one fuel tank of the same type, and the first fuel tank in the list is empty, no fuel is consumed. For example one can build… --- ## [Text on the map screen doesn't disappear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/text-on-the-map-screen-doesnt-disappear/260)
**Author:** [@jimy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/text-on-the-map-screen-doesnt-disappear/260 "2013-02-25T03:36:41Z")
Yeah, I encountered a more or less funny bug. \[image\] This happened after I set the view size from 12/12 to 24/24. I’m running this game on Win7. It basically just writes the new text over the name of the previous ar… --- ## [Ghost Town](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ghost-town/258)
**Author:** [@whw4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/whw4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ghost-town/258 "2013-02-24T21:06:08Z")
Feb 24 release. I just stumbled across a piece of a town that doesn’t appear on my map or minimap. I was walking towards a distant town through what I thought was a field when a street starts in front of me. Tons of emp… --- ## [Roadstampster?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/roadstampster/257)
**Author:** [@Dutchling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dutchling)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/roadstampster/257 "2013-02-24T16:13:22Z")
I just downloaded the new Windows build, and the map seems a little wonky? See the upper right corner. \[spoiler\]\[image\]\[/spoiler\] --- ## [Re-examine Fast Healer Tree](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/re-examine-fast-healer-tree/254)
**Author:** [@ted](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/re-examine-fast-healer-tree/254 "2013-02-24T09:07:09Z")
The Very Fast Healer and Regeneration mutations do not function as you might expect, and IMO they are very weak. My first issue is that the swift sleeping regeneration provided by Fast Healer is not preserved by the late… --- ## [Kevin's TODO list](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kevins-todo-list/59)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kevins-todo-list/59 "2013-02-22T23:39:27Z")
I’m not that interested in maintaining a separate mod, so moving forward I’ll be contributing directly to DDA\*. Here’s my current TODO list, feel free to chime in with comments about items\*\*, suggestions for new ones, e… --- ## [New bunch of lil' pesky bugs to smash (efd1f174fd68fbba594321e32b4b9a3ac1cbdd9d)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-bunch-of-lil-pesky-bugs-to-smash-efd1f174fd68fbba594321e32b4b9a3ac1cbdd9d/252)
**Author:** [@qurvax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/qurvax)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-bunch-of-lil-pesky-bugs-to-smash-efd1f174fd68fbba594321e32b4b9a3ac1cbdd9d/252 "2013-02-22T21:31:36Z")
Clean install from github. Linux tynycore, on vbox. Last commit is in topic subject. First of all - “nothing” is back! I mean over-map type. I thought it’s fixed already, but hey. It’s good to have old friends around, y… --- ## [An idea for an extra "game mode" - "Dark Days Coming"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-an-extra-game-mode-dark-days-coming/241)
**Author:** [@BlueMaxima](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BlueMaxima)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-for-an-extra-game-mode-dark-days-coming/241 "2013-02-22T13:38:41Z")
So I was playing some DDA and I thought about what this game would be like pre-apocalypse. So I thought of an extra “game mode” - what if it’s a small, randomly generated town and the apocalypse hasn’t gotten to it yet. … --- ## [Infinite spawn bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-spawn-bug/245)
**Author:** [@int](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/int)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/infinite-spawn-bug/245 "2013-02-22T00:51:02Z")
No matter how long i hold spacebar down it keeps the number keeps growing. Is there anything I can do to keep my save, and or just close this without losing everything? --- ## [A number of minor issues](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-number-of-minor-issues/205)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-number-of-minor-issues/205 "2013-02-20T10:01:03Z")
Rotten meat: I’m sure you already know you can cook it and it becomes normal. Maybe make it so it’s not cookable instead of what I read about making rotten cooked meat? Rotten meat never rots away. If you start a new … --- ## [Monster placement bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-placement-bug/232)
**Author:** [@lessthanteritiatry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lessthanteritiatry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-placement-bug/232 "2013-02-20T03:30:45Z")
\[image\] a fullscreen one. Latest build, cygwin. --- ## [Craters error (Maybe?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craters-error-maybe/244)
**Author:** [@noname1208](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/noname1208)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craters-error-maybe/244 "2013-02-20T03:14:47Z")
I found a random Mansion at the edge of a forest. On the map the only things are field, Mansion, and forest. On the minimap there are Craters though… Also while I’m walking around the ‘Craters’ well… there aren’t Any Id… --- ## [Small Font/Window](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-font-window/238)
**Author:** [@Matthew11g](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Matthew11g)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-font-window/238 "2013-02-19T21:46:53Z")
Could someone please explain how to alter the font to be larger or increase the size of the game display? I am on a 1920x1080 monitor and the font is ridiculously small. I am playing with Cygwin Terminal and changing FON… --- ## [Several ways to possibly improve the vehicles system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/several-ways-to-possibly-improve-the-vehicles-system/242)
**Author:** [@iceball3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/iceball3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/several-ways-to-possibly-improve-the-vehicles-system/242 "2013-02-19T19:22:54Z")
Cataclysm Suggest Just a few suggestions that come to mind. A system requiring axles and the like, more specifically needing a link between a the car’s engine and it’s tires to allow them to run. Dwarf fortress’ axle … --- ## [Shells](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shells/240)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shells/240 "2013-02-19T07:45:37Z")
Some bullets don’t seem to put off shells. 22 CB is one of them. Will list more as I see them. --- ## [A new web address - Here's your chance to weigh in](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-new-web-address-heres-your-chance-to-weigh-in/171)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-new-web-address-heres-your-chance-to-weigh-in/171 "2013-02-19T02:23:27Z")
I’ve decided to spring the cash to pay for hosting, and I want some suggestions The obvious choice is “www.cataclysmdda.com”. That’s doable. I’m not sure how much of a benefit it provides over what we have now. We also… --- ## [Body temperature indicators](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/body-temperature-indicators/236)
**Author:** [@qurvax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/qurvax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/body-temperature-indicators/236 "2013-02-18T17:06:12Z")
Giving recent changes in stuff related to temperatures/weather i think it would be nice to have some way of knowing when character feels his outfit and ambient temperature going to present some sort of discomfort sooner … --- ## [Rainwater collection?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rainwater-collection/235)
**Author:** [@Rutilant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rutilant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rainwater-collection/235 "2013-02-18T14:37:07Z")
Some sort of buildable or placeable contraption built with some level of mechanics and survival that would collect water while it rained. Probably not clean water even during the best days, and any acid rain would (shou… --- ## [Quick Stupid Question](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-stupid-question/234)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quick-stupid-question/234 "2013-02-18T14:35:43Z")
What exactly is XP used for? I’m fiddled around with all my skills hoping I could level them up somehow. Haven’t exactly found a way to use it either --- ## [Zombies Boarding Vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-boarding-vehicles/221)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombies-boarding-vehicles/221 "2013-02-18T05:31:55Z")
I feel that when dealing with zombies, vehicles are kinda overpowered. So I was thinking of ways to reduce their power without reducing what they can do. What I would like to see is zombies being able to try to “board”… --- ## [Facing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/facing/194)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/facing/194 "2013-02-17T18:04:42Z")
A couple of things I’ve been pondering came together for me recently, which led to a crazy idea that I think might just work. In short adding facing to the game, but bear with me on the explanation before you decide whe… --- ## [Dat horde](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dat-horde/222)
**Author:** [@legatus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/legatus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dat-horde/222 "2013-02-17T17:11:27Z")
Well hello there, guys. I LOVE this game. Even more than TTD. But only one thing drives me crazy. Zombies. Zombie hordes, to be correct. Well, in original C I’ve been wandering around the city for a little time, gett… --- ## [Disable NPCs by default](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disable-npcs-by-default/178)
**Author:** [@GlyphGryph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GlyphGryph)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/disable-npcs-by-default/178 "2013-02-17T12:47:25Z")
They are buggy and broken and overpowered in both the good and bad way, all at once. I think they should be disabled until we fix them. That is all. --- ## [Vehicles not reading their own parts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicles-not-reading-their-own-parts/230)
**Author:** [@An0n3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/An0n3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicles-not-reading-their-own-parts/230 "2013-02-16T22:57:01Z")
Just found a quad bike in a parking lot, when I went to “borrow” it from its zombified owners I was made aware that it had no engine. I got off, and checked it out. It seemed to have all the parts installed just fine? … --- ## [Developer's documentation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/developers-documentation/228)
**Author:** [@uzername](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/uzername)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/developers-documentation/228 "2013-02-16T19:28:31Z")
Hello. I’m sure, glyphgryph, TDW and others have studied the game source code a lot and you may have some notes. Whales had a wiki page describing some fragments of source code and I think we should have this too. Lets m… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=588) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md?page=590)