# Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42>\
**Category:** The Bunker\
**Created:** [January 3, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42 "2013-01-03T03:04:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![bacca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bacca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bacca)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2961 "2014-04-23T19:29:39Z")

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Is there a way to see all effects on speed, other than the summary in @?  
My current character is down to 99 speed for no apparent reason - nothing listed in @. Could it be a mutation, or some other hidden effect?

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**Author:** ![John\_Candlebury](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/john_candlebury/32/6437_2.png) [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2962 "2014-04-23T19:43:01Z")

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Hunger perhaps? Or a small amount of depressants?

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2963 "2014-04-23T19:48:46Z")

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Your weight? Your encumbrance? Mutation? Thirst?

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**Author:** ![bacca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bacca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bacca)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2964 "2014-04-23T20:23:28Z")

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I’m not hungry or thirsty, encumbrance is 0 across the board, weight is 45/116.8, volume is 44/142.  
I haven’t taken any medicine lately, and depressants or painkillers should show up as an effect, right?

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2965 "2014-04-23T20:26:07Z")

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Are you wearing shoes?

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**Author:** ![bacca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bacca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bacca)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2966 "2014-04-23T20:29:51Z")

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Socks and combat boots.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2967 "2014-04-23T20:30:34Z")

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Mood?

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**Author:** ![bacca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bacca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bacca)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2968 "2014-04-23T20:46:51Z")

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Not that either - Morale 76, focus 104, and speed is still 99.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2969 "2014-04-23T20:47:32Z")

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I dunno mate…

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**Author:** ![bacca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bacca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bacca)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2970 "2014-04-23T20:51:31Z")

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Is there any way to tell what mutations I have?

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2971 "2014-04-23T20:58:00Z")

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Press @.

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**Author:** ![bacca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bacca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bacca)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2972 "2014-04-23T21:07:26Z")

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And just as mysteriously as before, my speed’s back up to 100. Weird.

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**Author:** ![Homebound](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/homebound/32/29_2.png) [@Homebound](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Homebound)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2973 "2014-04-24T02:12:44Z")

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How long do contact lenses actually last for?

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**Author:** ![Weyrling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7bcc69/32.png) [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2974 "2014-04-24T03:06:54Z")

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> [@Homebound](#):
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> How long do contact lenses actually last for?

The source code I have says a random number between 80640 and 120960 turns, around 7 days.

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**Author:** ![Mcrone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/mcrone/32/116_2.png) [@Mcrone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mcrone)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2975 "2014-04-24T06:39:15Z")

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Best way to gather large amounts of long rope fast(gotta get those cargo carriers)  
I’m currently destroying all the windows in town but progress is slow sadly.

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**Author:** ![John\_Candlebury](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/john_candlebury/32/6437_2.png) [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2976 "2014-04-24T12:23:21Z")

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Hacking seatbelts from cars probably, you still have to make the short ropes into long ropes, but it helps.

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**Author:** ![creepysalad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/creepysalad/32/302_2.png) [@creepysalad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/creepysalad)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2977 "2014-04-24T22:39:34Z")

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What do the colored statuses on body parts mean?

My torso is green. Am I going to die?

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**Author:** ![John\_Candlebury](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/john_candlebury/32/6437_2.png) [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2978 "2014-04-24T22:43:55Z")

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It means your torso is infected.

It also means You are going to die unless you manage to find antibiotics in the next 48 hours. If your town has a pharmacy keep fighting going towards it, you got nothing to lose now.

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**Author:** ![creepysalad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/creepysalad/32/302_2.png) [@creepysalad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/creepysalad)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2979 "2014-04-24T22:49:04Z")

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[quote=“John Candlebury, post:2978, topic:42”]It means your torso is infected.

It also means You are going to die unless you manage to find antibiotics in the next 48 hours. If your town has a pharmacy keep fighting going towards it, you got nothing to lose now.[/quote]

I used multiple antibiotics.

rip Natsuki Allen

im blowing myself up with dynamite and going out strong

thank

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**Author:** ![ChristopherWalken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecccb3/32.png) [@ChristopherWalken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChristopherWalken)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/2980 "2014-04-24T22:52:02Z")

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Red = Bleeding  
It either happens with every single hit or never depending on which version you’re playing.  
You correct it with bandages or, in a pinch, rags.

Blue = Wound that’s going to infect you with the Zomzoms rotting Russian syndrome  
Use first aid, disinfectant or the good old Lighter + Knife (any kind of flame with any kind of blade should work)

Green = Infected  
You’re most likely screwed if you don’t have antibiotics on hand, refer to John’s post.

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