# Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions! **URL:** \ **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\ **Page:** 152

**Author:** ![Tawarochir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c0e974/32.png) [@Tawarochir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tawarochir)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3021 "2014-05-01T21:07:53Z")

Why do I never find highways? I was unaware they were actually still in the game, I thought they were leftovers from the old instruction manual. ---

**Author:** ![i2amroy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/i2amroy/32/909_2.png) [@i2amroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/i2amroy)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2014, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3022 "2014-05-02T00:20:11Z")

> [@Tawarochir](#): > > Why do I never find highways? I was unaware they were actually still in the game, I thought they were leftovers from the old instruction manual. IIRC highways only get created under certain circumstances, and at some point or other the code that is supposed to generate them broke. Mapgen is a horrible thing to mess with at times, so nobody has gotten around to fixing them yet. ---

**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:** [May 3, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3023 "2014-05-03T20:29:03Z")

Are the melee weapon arts applicable to what they say they are, or something broader? ---

**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:** [May 3, 2014, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3024 "2014-05-03T21:11:10Z")

Anybody know where this book spawns? [http://cdda.estilofusion.com/atomic\_survival](http://cdda.estilofusion.com/atomic_survival) I have been looking everywhere… ---

**Author:** ![StopSignal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/stopsignal/32/1923_2.png) [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2014, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3025 "2014-05-03T21:14:39Z")

**Author:** ![KA101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2014, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3026 "2014-05-03T21:28:31Z")

[quote=“Mcrone, post:3024, topic:42”]Anybody know where this book spawns? [http://cdda.estilofusion.com/atomic\_survival](http://cdda.estilofusion.com/atomic_survival) I have been looking everywhere…[/quote] Extremely rare (factor 1, the minimum) in magazines, school, and pawnshops. Could probably stand to show up in Mansion libraries or something. ---

**Author:** ![ChristopherWalken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecccb3/32.png) [@ChristopherWalken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChristopherWalken)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3027 "2014-05-04T08:08:35Z")

Probably a stupid question but is there a safe way to eat mushrooms? ---

**Author:** ![Creamy\_Goodness](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/creamy_goodness/32/292_2.png) [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3028 "2014-05-04T08:12:07Z")

Guys recently I was in a science lab, and while I was exploring I had found what looked like a mutation or genetic manipulation facility, behind the glass were many grotesque looking abominations including a crab person? anyway I was on my out because they had seen me and understandably wanted to get to me through the glass, on my way out I heard very curious chatter, which strangely enough seemed to be coming from the direction of the horrid wretches, it was chatter like, “did you need some paper?” and “I could do with some coffee.” I attempted to look around and see if there were any alive human scientists to talk to but the direction it was coming from was just too dangerous to explore as I did not even know how much longer the glass would hold Stranger still on my way out of the room I hear faintly, “Il fucking kill you” followed by “Let me light that cigarette for you” So my noob question of the day is WHAT THE FUCK was talking in there ---

**Author:** ![elauminx](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/elauminx/32/283_2.png) [@elauminx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/elauminx)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3029 "2014-05-04T11:18:20Z")

> [@Creamy Goodness](#): > > So my noob question of the day is WHAT THE FUCK was talking in there It were the ghosts of Whales talking… half-finished ideas, eai ---

**Author:** ![IcedPee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/icedpee/32/259_2.png) [@IcedPee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/IcedPee)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3030 "2014-05-04T11:56:41Z")

> [@ChristopherWalken](#): > > Probably a stupid question but is there a safe way to eat mushrooms? If your Survival skill is high enough (dunno the exact number) you can /e/xamine the mushroom and the game will tell you if it’s safe or not. Other than that, may as well just eat it. I’ve never actually DIED from eating a bad shroom. ---

**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:** [May 4, 2014, 12:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3031 "2014-05-04T12:55:34Z")

You can exploit statistics to determine which mushrooms are safe to eat. If you collect a reasonably big enough sample, lets say 20 mushrooms, the biggest of the three stacks is safe to eat. ---

**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/cataclysmdda/original/1X/21b5d044e8473b25d0bf905d60477e25f6fbe0cf.png) [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3032 "2014-05-04T14:37:43Z")

> [@John Candlebury](#): > > You can exploit statistics to determine which mushrooms are safe to eat. If you collect a reasonably big enough sample, lets say 20 mushrooms, the biggest of the three stacks is safe to eat. Unless your luck sucks. in which case you’ll be tripping terrible balls. ---

**Author:** ![Jakers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@Jakers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jakers)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3033 "2014-05-04T14:52:00Z")

This has been bugging me for ages now, is there any easy way I can mass-produce duct tape? Being a craftsman + a tailor (beginning to make the survivor suit pieces) duct tape is as crucial for me right now as food & water. If I want to progress, that is. Is there a special duct-tape lootpile I can find, or can I somehow craft it? ---

**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:** [May 4, 2014, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3034 "2014-05-04T15:06:38Z")

You can craft it. You need the recipe from a book though… ---

**Author:** ![Jakers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@Jakers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jakers)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3035 "2014-05-04T15:09:15Z")

> [@FunsizeNinja123](#): > > You can craft it. You need the recipe from a book though… Curses. Oh well, next stop, the library! _Unfolds bicycle_ ---

**Author:** ![darkmonkey07](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/darkmonkey07/32/304_2.png) [@darkmonkey07](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darkmonkey07)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3036 "2014-05-04T15:14:20Z")

> [@Jakers](#): > > _Unfolds bicycle_ ![](http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/45664109.jpg) ---

**Author:** ![Jakers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@Jakers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jakers)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3037 "2014-05-04T15:19:51Z")

> [@darkmonkey07](#): > > [quote=“Jakers, post:3035, topic:42”]_Unfolds bicycle_ ![](http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/45664109.jpg) Oh god! Not him! _Folds bicycle crying_ Maybe i’ll just walk… or… _Fires up the Jakersmobile_ [size=5pt]Okay fine it’s a shopping cart with an engine buuut it’s a start![/size] ---

**Author:** ![Creamy\_Goodness](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/creamy_goodness/32/292_2.png) [@Creamy\_Goodness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Creamy_Goodness)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3038 "2014-05-04T16:59:21Z")

> [@elauminx](#): > > [quote=“Creamy Goodness, post:3028, topic:42”]So my noob question of the day is WHAT THE FUCK was talking in there It were the ghosts of Whales talking… half-finished ideas, eai[/quote] Ghosts of the game developers or the multi-ton mammal? either way scary as shit ---

**Author:** ![ChristopherWalken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecccb3/32.png) [@ChristopherWalken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChristopherWalken)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3039 "2014-05-04T20:34:22Z")

Is there any way to get the Cannibal’s cookbook if you don’t start with the cannibal trait? ---

**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:** [May 4, 2014, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3040 "2014-05-04T20:37:11Z")

> [@ChristopherWalken](#): > > Is there any way to get the Cannibal’s cookbook if you don’t start with the cannibal trait? I think I saw it in a library once. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42.md?page=151) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42.md?page=153)