# 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:** ![Mikt4743](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@Mikt4743](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mikt4743)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1947 "2020-05-01T19:45:20Z")

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> [@KiBoy](#):
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> I seem to have gotten irradiated for an unknown reason

Avoid perfect circles of dirt in fields or other places

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**Author:** ![M1nks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/m1nks/32/8247_2.png) [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1948 "2020-05-02T06:08:17Z")

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I’m only driving around my zippy little electric 4x4 with two cargo spaces. I limit what I take so I’ve got some room for all the loot I haul back. My larger beast I tend to leave at home on these runs.

Still, a few pills and some emergency purifier wouldn’t take up much space 🙂

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**Author:** ![Segertas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/segertas/32/8757_2.png) [@Segertas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Segertas)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1949 "2020-05-02T08:39:09Z")

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Replace them with some hauling spaces instead, if you’re using a 4x4 you got plenty of room to put even more than just 2.

t. Hoarder  
 ![mass](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/cataclysmdda/original/2X/2/26d1f56559bbe62eab4b34290d3699748cd67e17.png)

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**Author:** ![Segertas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/segertas/32/8757_2.png) [@Segertas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Segertas)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1950 "2020-05-02T09:10:57Z")

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Is there any way to ‘drip feed’ bionics that generate power with liquid fuel through an external supply or will I have to always refill it manually?

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**Author:** ![Hdstaskr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f19dbf/32.png) [@Hdstaskr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hdstaskr)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1951 "2020-05-02T14:11:23Z")

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Can I break down concrete walls and sealed metal doors in a lab with a entrenching tool or makeshift hammer?

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**Author:** ![Tamior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1952 "2020-05-02T14:23:04Z")

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Can you down a reinforced concrete wall with a shovel in real life?

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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:** [May 2, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1953 "2020-05-02T14:25:43Z")

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How do you deal with warmth in Summer? It seems it’s **much** more of a problem in 0.E.  
Other than going around naked and get torn apart by zombies, what strategy can one use?

Right now I’m going to try night raids with infrared googles, sleeping during the day.

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**Author:** ![Tamior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1954 "2020-05-02T14:27:21Z")

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> [@Maan](#):
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> Right now I’m going to try night raids with infrared googles

Ready to face two feral predators while effectively blind from being boomered over? )

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**Author:** ![Segertas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/segertas/32/8757_2.png) [@Segertas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Segertas)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1955 "2020-05-02T14:44:35Z")

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> [@Maan](#):
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> How do you deal with warmth in Summer?

It’s a literal pain. Internal Climate Control CBM can help a lot, there are also the chainmail armor pieces which are _really_ good, most of them are 10 encumbrance (fits) with 10bash/10cut and 0 warmth.

Problem is you’ll need 7 fabrication and to find one of the books with the recipe.

Some clothing options with 0 warmth that are at least better than going naked: camo tank top, low top tennis shoes, ankle socks, hot pants, elbow pads, knee pads, medical gloves and survival duffel bag or backpack for 0 warmth bags.

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**Author:** ![Segertas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/segertas/32/8757_2.png) [@Segertas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Segertas)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1956 "2020-05-02T17:22:36Z")

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Can I make an NPC follower actually wait for me somewhere without the ‘guard’ command? Because with that they ignore settings like ‘only attack if your life is in danger’ and instead run and hunt down enemies.

Also do NPC’s ‘cheat’ in combat in regards to stamina usage or is there some other quirk I should keep in mind when equipping them? Can they be taught fighting styles? Tried to give mine a book on ninjutsu but she didn’t want to read that.

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**Author:** ![M1nks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/m1nks/32/8247_2.png) [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1957 "2020-05-02T17:32:34Z")

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That seems to be from the Aftershock mod which I isn’t installed. The second seat I keep for roleplay purposes. I have about 8 NPCs atm and I figure I should make a pretence of caring about their comfort and safety.

Any extras go in the boot though and hang on tight. I built this thing for scouting runs not for major scavenging runs.

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**Author:** ![M1nks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/m1nks/32/8247_2.png) [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1958 "2020-05-02T17:34:22Z")

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Based on my experience:

1. No
2. Yes
3. No

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**Author:** ![Segertas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/segertas/32/8757_2.png) [@Segertas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Segertas)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1959 "2020-05-02T17:38:43Z")

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> [@M1nks](#):
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> That seems to be from the Aftershock mod which I isn’t installed.

Oh wow I didn’t even realize. Some of the QoL stuff in Aftershock just feel necessary. Without 1500 volume containers I don’t see how one can even make a mobile base, just materials take up a fuckton of space.

> [@M1nks](#):
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> Based on my experience:
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> - No
> - Yes
> - No

Thanks. Found a command that tells them to not open doors, going to try locking her in my car next time without putting on guard duty.

> [@M1nks](#):
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> The heat penalties aren’t very realistic right now

Wait, you’re telling me you’re not literally dying and receive bodily injuries if strolling outside in shorts when it’s 30c?

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**Author:** ![M1nks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/m1nks/32/8247_2.png) [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1960 "2020-05-02T17:38:58Z")

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Internal Climate Control is saving my soul. Without it I would be a sweaty mess. The heat penalties aren’t very realistic right now. Walking around butt naked bar a tactical backpack in 25 degrees Celsius should not lead to a person hallucinating from the heat…

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**Author:** ![M1nks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/m1nks/32/8247_2.png) [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1961 "2020-05-02T17:51:56Z")

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> [@Segertas](#):
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> Wait, you’re telling me you’re not literally dying and receive bodily injuries if strolling outside in shorts when it’s 30c?

Well it depends if I’m wearing top to toe metal chainmail or not. Metallic armour is well known for its cooling properties in direct sunlight!

Shorts on the other hand…

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**Author:** ![Clek](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/clek/32/1410_2.png) [@Clek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Clek)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1962 "2020-05-02T23:27:51Z")

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It appears that humans don’t sweat in CDDA 🤔

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**Author:** ![Hdstaskr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f19dbf/32.png) [@Hdstaskr](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hdstaskr)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1963 "2020-05-03T01:28:32Z")

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Maybe they’re canadian. 🤣

Also found that, no, with 12 str and wielding a Homewrecker with 35 blunt damage, does NOT break down concrete walls nor sealed metal doors. However, this combo can break open reinforced glass walls.

“You don’t seem to be doing damage.” Doesn’t mean “wait for a crit”, it seems.

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**Author:** ![Ragno](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ragno/32/5935_2.png) [@Ragno](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ragno)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2020, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1964 "2020-05-03T08:01:47Z")

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Those metal doors are faster with an acetylene torch, and from what i have seen, a mining tool (like a pickaxe or jackhammer) can break basically anything, just remember that concrete walls have another layer of reinforcer rebar when you mine them

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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:** [May 3, 2020, 9:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1965 "2020-05-03T09:53:21Z")

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> The heat penalties aren’t very realistic right now.

Eh, good to know that I wasn’t just whining about this, then! 😛

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**Author:** ![Clek](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/clek/32/1410_2.png) [@Clek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Clek)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions-reborn/16870/1966 "2020-05-03T14:33:52Z")

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Since my question went unnoticed I’m asking again, politely 🙂

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