# Tips, Tricks and Newb Questions: Reborn!

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870>\
**Category:** The Bunker\
**Created:** [October 4, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870 "2018-10-04T17:58:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Arisaka](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/arisaka/32/11463_2.png) [@Arisaka](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arisaka)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2950 "2021-08-28T03:26:40Z")

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Do atomic lamps, pots, coffeemakers and phones still spawn in vanilla 0.F? I know a lot of the futuristic items were purged, and I haven’t found any in the two towns I’ve rummaged through, but I still see them in recipes.

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**Author:** ![Tatterdemalian\_Threa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/85e7bf/32.png) [@Tatterdemalian\_Threa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tatterdemalian_Threa)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2951 "2021-08-28T03:59:59Z")

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According to the Hitchhiker’s Guide they do, but I’ve never seen any myself. If you can raid a lab, though, centrifuges now have a chance when disassembled to drop 1-4 betavoltaic cells, which are the key component of all “atomic” crafting recipes.

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**Author:** ![Maan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/maan/32/8108_2.png) [@Maan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Maan)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2952 "2021-08-28T08:33:08Z")

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I’m playing 0.F stable and I’ve found a few atomic coffeemakers and one lamp; they are rare, though.

Also managed to get a few betavoltaic cells by disassembling machinery in the lab I started in, using them to craft more atomic lamps (I love to have my underground safehouse all lit up).

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**Author:** ![Acolyte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2953 "2021-08-28T18:04:02Z")

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Make an Atomic Headlamp. They’re awesome.

- Shane

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**Author:** ![Tatterdemalian\_Threa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/85e7bf/32.png) [@Tatterdemalian\_Threa](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tatterdemalian_Threa)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2954 "2021-08-29T01:31:09Z")

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My lab escape character, Roger the Dodger, has both an atomic headlamp and an atomic coffeemaker. He is Too Much Atomic Coffee Man.

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**Author:** ![anonimoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@anonimoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonimoose)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2955 "2021-09-13T08:08:00Z")

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What is the best way to restore fatigue? It’s the only thing that’s stopping my melee combat monster with regeneration mutation.

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**Author:** ![PALU](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e56c9b/32.png) [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2021, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2956 "2021-09-13T08:31:07Z")

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Fatigue is countered by rest. Stand in a corner for 15 minutes to recover completely, or read a book for the same duration (in both cases, I’d recommend either a vehicle or a basement for the activity, as it will also cool you down to help combat the brutal heat build up).

I believe there are certain traits and mutations that can increase the fatigue recovery speed, as well as at least one that deepens the pool (i.e. allows you to go for longer before running out, which also means you have to recover for longer to refill a completely depleted pool).

15 minutes is what I’ve found seems to work, but the exact time might differ somewhat. Also note that you should have your breathing unimpeded (i.e. remove the gas mask [by whatever name] while recovering and try to remember to put it back on before heading back into danger).

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**Author:** ![JohnKihan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/johnkihan/32/11342_2.png) [@JohnKihan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnKihan)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2957 "2021-09-14T23:27:48Z")

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How do I install ultica map tiles?

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**Author:** ![Acolyte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2958 "2021-09-15T01:50:38Z")

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You don’t. 😉 It should already be part of the base game - look in in the options (press ESC and options should be there) under graphics. Choose tileset and scroll through until you get Ultica.

You can even do this in an existing game.

- Shane

Edit: unless you’re talking about overmap tiles in which case it’s a Mod.

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**Author:** ![JohnKihan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/johnkihan/32/11342_2.png) [@JohnKihan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JohnKihan)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2959 "2021-09-15T03:04:38Z")

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I mean the overmap tiles how do I install them. I’m playing on latest stable.

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**Author:** ![Acolyte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2021, 4:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2960 "2021-09-15T04:26:33Z")

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Ahh, that’s a mod. Still part of the base game, though, unless I’m mistaken. During world creation you need to select Graphical Overmap mod. Not sure how to change an existing game, however.

- Shane

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**Author:** ![ThinkSome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/278dde/32.png) [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2961 "2021-09-15T15:11:00Z")

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In the save folder there is a mods.json. Just edit the mod in.

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**Author:** ![anonimoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@anonimoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonimoose)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2962 "2021-09-16T17:16:14Z")

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Also some questions

1. Is there a point to safecracking? (i.e is there anything good found in safes?)
2. Why doesn’t it train locksmith proficiency? As it’s seemingly impossible with devices above 5 as lockpicking anything takes seconds. And real life locksmiths usually know how to deal with safes, so it would seem logical.
3. How do I prioritize using lockpicking (hairpins) instead of prying (integrated toolset/crowbar/etc)
4. What is the point of books that allure to recipes in it, if there are no crafting recipes in it? (I guess PC is just too stupid)  
Like this one: [2XI design binder-CLASSIFIED - The Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Wiki](http://cddawiki.chezzo.com/cdda_wiki/index.php?title=2XI_design_binder-CLASSIFIED)
5. How to make sheath/holster/belt loop first choice for storing things that fit there? Or even better, making it automatic for \* marked weapons.
6. Keeping \* sheath/holster/belt open for only \* weapons would be nice too.
7. Is there any point for dissecting corpses in current builds?
8. Why doesn’t ups conversion mod work for light amp googles/mp3 player? I get that factory made mod wasn’t made for mp3 player, why not add makeshift one that’s less efficient but works with anything.

Some tip from me, don’t get interrupted while depositing cash, your atm will eat your money. Edit, it didn’t. Just money from disassembling money bundles doesn’t work for ATM’s this seems wrong.

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**Author:** ![Sediment](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/sediment/32/6534_2.png) [@Sediment](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sediment)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2963 "2021-09-16T17:35:49Z")

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1. Go into your inventory & activate the hairpin. That’ll make sure you don’t pry it.

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**Author:** ![anonimoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@anonimoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonimoose)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2964 "2021-09-16T17:47:08Z")

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I meant when (e)xamining door.

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**Author:** ![TwoFeather](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/twofeather/32/11512_2.png) [@TwoFeather](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TwoFeather)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 2:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2965 "2021-09-17T02:17:38Z")

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A lot of these are things I’ve wished were in the game/wished I knew how to do myself  
But  
7. Unless it’s different in the experimentals (which I don’t play) dissecting things like zombie scientists is a good source of CBMs. In fact I found two pretty good ones last night through dissection  
Unless I’m wrong, I believe it also gives you a better chance to get specific organs for crafting

Edit: I’m also pretty sure paper money is useless in the game unless you’re burning it  
Don’t take my word for it though, that could be incorrect

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**Author:** ![anonimoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@anonimoose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anonimoose)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2966 "2021-09-17T02:40:36Z")

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Not anymore, I found answer in another thread.

> [@What zombies give CBMs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-zombies-give-cbms/26713):
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> It looks like the game has recently been updated to account for bionics not being native to the cataclysm world, with bionic spawns being changed. Any idea what zombies now have the ability to drop CBMs when harvested? I’m pretty sure zombie scientists were removed from the list, but beyond that I am unsure what still has potential, and what does not.

And you can (now) deposit money from wallets at ATM with 1% fee.

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**Author:** ![TwoFeather](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/twofeather/32/11512_2.png) [@TwoFeather](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TwoFeather)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2967 "2021-09-17T02:47:21Z")

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Oh thanks, I guess I’m glad I keep to the stable then  
So not even bio operators in the experimentals? Maybe making CBMs a much rarer thing will be good for balancing the mid to late game?

Concerning the lockpick thing, I wouldn’t mind if it tried to pry the door first THEN lockpicked on the second interaction but yeah I really don’t like having to navigate a bunch of menus when I’m trying to pick through a few different doors  
Same thing with holstering. The amount of times I’ve accidentally put a tin can in my holster just drives me insane

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**Author:** ![Gilliph](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/gilliph/32/10493_2.png) [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2968 "2021-09-17T05:09:09Z")

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It just occurred to me. As the lore with bionics is changing to Exodii being the source. How do the zombies end up with them? Most of those people/zombies would be pre-cataclysm to have those. Unless the Exodii were around pre-cataclysm as well?

Also the cyborgs you find in the lab too brings up questions.

I think I need a refresher on the changing lore.

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**Author:** ![PALU](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e56c9b/32.png) [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/2969 "2021-09-17T08:41:47Z")

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1. There are occasional rare stuff in safes. You could find CBMs (probably no longer, though), artifacts (I think), good weapons (e.g. real katanas, as opposed to cheap imitations), and I think you can also find blueprints and hydrogen cannisters in them, although I’m not sure. The vast majority of them contain various types of junk (money, common weapons, gold, jewelry, etc.).
2. As mentioned, for whatever reason, the game doesn’t ask you with 'e’xamine, but resorts to prying if that’s an available option (but it does pick locks if prying isn’t available), so you have to 'a’ctivate the lockpicks.
3. This book should probably be removed as a result of the CBM background rework.
4. It appears to retain very little use. It can train the Health skill very marginally, and I believe some zombies can yield “organs” that have some limited use. Given the CBM rework, zombies shouldn’t provide those at all (although I think they still do, to a reduced extent), and cyborgs don’t make sense (either alive or as sources for CBMs through dissection).

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