# 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:** ![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:** [June 18, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3581 "2014-06-18T20:39:14Z")

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> [@John Candlebury](#):
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> So you probably glitched (or weren’t using a brand new badge)

Err… The badge was kinda old. 4 days…?

> [@John Candlebury](#):
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> I am 170% absolutely 300% sure that iodine tablets work by increasing the chance of your natural radiation reduction happening from infinitesimal to minimal by a few hours and that eating more than one at the same time only increases the active effect.

_Shrugs_ I just ate a bunch of them hoping it would work and that my chest wouldn’t burst from throwing up and coughing (I accidentally set the place on fire as well).

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**Author:** ![Fish](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/fish/32/249_2.png) [@Fish](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fish)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 12:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3582 "2014-06-19T00:49:52Z")

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Awwww man, now nobody can top that (PROVE ME WRONG UNIVERSE I WANNA SEE IT!).

Getting irradiated to the point that you glow in that then chuging pills (PILLS :0) by the bottlefull and finally accidently torching the place as you leave.

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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:** [June 19, 2014, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3583 "2014-06-19T01:29:16Z")

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> [@Fish](#):
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> Awwww man, now nobody can top that (PROVE ME WRONG UNIVERSE I WANNA SEE IT!).

[The J-9.](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=6795.0) Not sure of that tops this, but I’m sure it’s pretty close. Though it looses points in being set up.

> [@Fish](#):
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> Getting irradiated to the point that you glow in that then chuging pills (PILLS :0) by the bottlefull and finally accidently torching the place as you leave.

Partly because at that time the bots that patrolled the TWS’s had guns and I didn’t have any ranged weapons, and partly because I accidentally set the pile of bullets (No gun, sadly) I dropped next to me on fire.

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**Author:** ![aleksix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e95f7d/32.png) [@aleksix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/aleksix)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3584 "2014-06-19T08:21:57Z")

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How do I farm (plants) properly? I have a small patch, and a bunch of seeds. Planted them and they turned into ‘mature plants’. Now I have to ripe them, right? But it looks like there is no tool to do so. (experimental version bfa8d94)

EDIT: Hm, nevermind. They actually take 2 seasons to grow instead of 1 in experimentals.  
Another question : is it possible to remove the window frames?

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**Author:** ![Datanazush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/datanazush/32/1055_2.png) [@Datanazush](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Datanazush)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3585 "2014-06-19T08:40:15Z")

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> [@FunsizeNinja123](#):
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> [quote=“Fish, post:3582, topic:42”]Awwww man, now nobody can top that (PROVE ME WRONG UNIVERSE I WANNA SEE IT!).

[The J-9.](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=6795.0) Not sure of that tops this, but I’m sure it’s pretty close. Though it looses points in being set up.[/quote]

Mmm, Bio-Operators, no Judo, maybe with a couple of Jabberwocks to break it up? I suffer far more from the Bio-ops Judo slam than I do from knife fighting a Jabberwock.

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**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:** [June 19, 2014, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3586 "2014-06-19T12:52:54Z")

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> [@Datanazush](#):
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> [quote=“FunsizeNinja123, post:3583, topic:42”][quote=“Fish, post:3582, topic:42”]Awwww man, now nobody can top that (PROVE ME WRONG UNIVERSE I WANNA SEE IT!).

[The J-9.](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=6795.0) Not sure of that tops this, but I’m sure it’s pretty close. Though it looses points in being set up.[/quote]

Mmm, Bio-Operators, no Judo, maybe with a couple of Jabberwocks to break it up? I suffer far more from the Bio-ops Judo slam than I do from knife fighting a Jabberwock.[/quote]

mfw wants to do this but can’t play experimentals

What exactly makes Bio-Operator Zombies (they ARE zombies, correct?) so dangerous? And is there any explanation for why they apparently have retained so much knowledge and coordination from their past lives?

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**Author:** ![The\_Lone\_Badger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/the_lone_badger/32/8063_2.png) [@The\_Lone\_Badger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Lone_Badger)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3587 "2014-06-19T13:04:18Z")

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> [@IcedPee](#):
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> What exactly makes Bio-Operator Zombies (they ARE zombies, correct?) so dangerous? And is there any explanation for why they apparently have retained so much knowledge and coordination from their past lives?

They’ve got a Kung-Fu Implant in their brain, which is still partially functional (and does not require any intelligence or co-ordination, since it sends all the right muscle triggers by itself)

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**Author:** ![Kyriolexical\_Dino](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/kyriolexical_dino/32/276_2.png) [@Kyriolexical\_Dino](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kyriolexical_Dino)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3588 "2014-06-19T14:48:25Z")

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IcedPee, this is what bio ops do to fresh out of the shelter characters.

 ![](http://i.imgur.com/volO99l.png)

They’re pretty lethal, do not advise melee conflict unless you’re a ninja (7+melee and 4+dodge and Great armour, this includes power armour as they can still slam you down and disarm you)

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**Author:** ![Arek\_PL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3589 "2014-06-19T15:00:07Z")

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well i was in bone armor with 10 mele and 10 bashing weapons (crowbar) and 3 dodge and still i had to run away to sneak and shot with my crossbow because when i tried to mele him i just get torso bleeding and nearly dead

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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:** [June 19, 2014, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3590 "2014-06-19T16:28:45Z")

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> [@Datanazush](#):
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> [quote=“FunsizeNinja123, post:3583, topic:42”][quote=“Fish, post:3582, topic:42”]Awwww man, now nobody can top that (PROVE ME WRONG UNIVERSE I WANNA SEE IT!).

[The J-9.](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=6795.0) Not sure of that tops this, but I’m sure it’s pretty close. Though it looses points in being set up.[/quote]

Mmm, Bio-Operators, no Judo, maybe with a couple of Jabberwocks to break it up? I suffer far more from the Bio-ops Judo slam than I do from knife fighting a Jabberwock.[/quote]

Gonna get right on that.

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**Author:** ![Kyriolexical\_Dino](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/kyriolexical_dino/32/276_2.png) [@Kyriolexical\_Dino](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kyriolexical_Dino)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3591 "2014-06-19T16:29:59Z")

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After messing around in the underground for quite a while I wanna know, is there any way to make an underground fridge?, I already know it’s possible on the overworld with solar pannels and storage batteries but how do I effectivelly use them underground through an engine and car alternators? I don’t want to rely on refilling the storage batteries with my own batteries as they’re pretty damn cost inefective.

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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:** [June 19, 2014, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3592 "2014-06-19T16:37:57Z")

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> [@Kyriolexical Dino](#):
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> I already know it’s possible on the overworld with solar pannels and storage batteries but how do I effectivelly use them underground through an engine and car alternators? I don’t want to rely on refilling the storage batteries with my own batteries as they’re pretty damn cost inefective.

Well… Hmm…

You can set up a recharging station (I call this that). It’s basically an engine, alternator, and when it’s on it’s charging a battery. When tha battery’s full, remove it and bring it into your underground entrance. Do this in the over world, because smoke happens underground.

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**Author:** ![keldoclock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19b73/32.png) [@keldoclock](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/keldoclock)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3593 "2014-06-19T17:01:08Z")

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> [@FunsizeNinja123](#):
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> You can set up a recharging station (I call this that). It’s basically an engine, alternator, and when it’s on it’s charging a battery. When tha battery’s full, remove it and bring it into your underground entrance. Do this in the over world, because smoke happens underground.

Lawnmower engines are safe underground, mine has not produced more than 2 puffs of smoke at a time.

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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:** [June 19, 2014, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3594 "2014-06-19T17:07:17Z")

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> [@FunsizeNinja123](#):
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> [quote=“Datanazush, post:3585, topic:42”]Mmm, Bio-Operators, no Judo, maybe with a couple of Jabberwocks to break it up? I suffer far more from the Bio-ops Judo slam than I do from knife fighting a Jabberwock.

Gonna get right on that.[/quote]

Got it.

Stats:

![](http://i.imgur.com/LPp1LTS.png)

Equipment:

![](http://i.imgur.com/CXysIT6.png)

Bionics:

![](http://i.imgur.com/GXNyYFO.png)

The field:

![](http://i.imgur.com/u2wfLrK.png)

The aftermath:

![](http://i.imgur.com/Qlh7DTo.png)

I viper-styled them to death with my hydraulic muscles. Though I wish I hadn’t used them, since Bionic guys have great CBM’s to cut up.

What happened:

![](http://i.imgur.com/NERsc7p.png)

![](http://i.imgur.com/8iJSxhB.png)

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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:** [June 19, 2014, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3595 "2014-06-19T17:11:51Z")

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You don’t play with skill rust do you?

It seems like you dont, that or the memory banks bionic is much better that I remember it being.

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**Author:** ![Zireael](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/zireael/32/956_2.png) [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3596 "2014-06-19T17:13:07Z")

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What does accurized mean?

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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:** [June 19, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3597 "2014-06-19T17:14:35Z")

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[quote=“John Candlebury, post:3595, topic:42”]You don’t play with skill rust do you?

It seems like you dont, that or the memory banks bionic is much better that I remember it being.[/quote]

Nope. I just installed it for the lolz.

> [@Zireael](#):
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> What does accurized mean?

When you have a high enough mechanics level, you can improve firearms with a firearm repair kit or a gunsmith kit.

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**Author:** ![Arek\_PL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3598 "2014-06-19T19:13:05Z")

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small tip for everyone: if your base is in area of heavy fungal infestation or if you are in middle on one do not use things what create fire (moltov coctails, incerdinary ammo, flamethowers) because fungal bed and other fungal things are high flamable and fire spread at insane speed even if you managed to take all your stuff from base on non flamable thing (like road or non fungal infested field) soon all hordes will move to place where is your ruined base

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**Author:** ![Tawarochir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c0e974/32.png) [@Tawarochir](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tawarochir)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3599 "2014-06-19T21:19:23Z")

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Quick tip: tentacle arms makes you nearly unkillable. My character punched a bear out with said mutation.

Naked.

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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:** [June 20, 2014, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/3600 "2014-06-20T13:30:14Z")

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PRO tip: Never drop lit molotov cocktails.

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