# 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:** ![jame156](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/77aa72/32.png) [@jame156](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jame156)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5102 "2014-11-05T05:31:36Z")

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can i warm food with fire (or small fire) or heat pack is only way

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**Author:** ![KA101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5103 "2014-11-05T05:36:29Z")

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> [@jame156](#):
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> can i warm food with fire (or small fire) or heat pack is only way

Hotplates work, but I don’t think we have the infrastructure to use fire to warm food. Code can be weird that way. X-D

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**Author:** ![Jarlaxle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e8c25b/32.png) [@Jarlaxle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jarlaxle)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5104 "2014-11-05T05:58:10Z")

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Why are stethoscopes so hard to find? Why are safes in spider basements so over powered?

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**Author:** ![ryvn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/59ef9b/32.png) [@ryvn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ryvn)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5105 "2014-11-05T06:55:18Z")

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> [@TheFlame52](#):
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> [quote=“Raskulle, post:5098, topic:42”]What does “telefrag” mean.

It’s when an enemy is teleported into another enemy, killing them both.[/quote]

The teleporting entity doesn’t die. Source: I’ve personally telefragged a zombear while fucking around with my teleporter.

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**Author:** ![EkarusRyndren](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ekarusryndren/32/80_2.png) [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5106 "2014-11-05T12:15:37Z")

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So uh…

How the hell does salvage work anyway? I’d like to break down shit like I used to be able to.

Apparently steel-toed boots are made of Unobtainium now.

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**Author:** ![Urist\_McKoga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/85f322/32.png) [@Urist\_McKoga](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Urist_McKoga)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5107 "2014-11-05T13:26:30Z")

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The problem with Steel-toed boots is one material is not cut-able. That new system gives both materials now, for example a combat boot gives kevlar and leather. I don’t know why we cannot receive scrap metal, but in my last play (2310, cannot check in college now) i cannot cut steel-toed boots.

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**Author:** ![pingpong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4bbf92/32.png) [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5108 "2014-11-05T14:45:17Z")

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You’re seriously have a hard time finding scrap metal? You can get it from breaking literally almost anything metal. If you wanted larger pieces to dissemble/craft-breakdown, hardware stores have recyclers behind them, but again, any metal shelf IN a store would give you a ton of scrap.

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**Author:** ![EkarusRyndren](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ekarusryndren/32/80_2.png) [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5109 "2014-11-05T19:18:53Z")

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> [@pingpong](#):
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> You’re seriously have a hard time finding scrap metal? You can get it from breaking literally almost anything metal. If you wanted larger pieces to dissemble/craft-breakdown, hardware stores have recyclers behind them, but again, any metal shelf IN a store would give you a ton of scrap.

I could care less about the scrap metal, it’s the leather I want. That and the Kevlar from other things. Regardless, my question has been answered.

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**Author:** ![TheFlame52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theflame52/32/247_2.png) [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5110 "2014-11-05T21:17:59Z")

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What item deals the least damage? I know there are some items that deal negative damage, like a wool scarf, but what deals the least?

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**Author:** ![Rhodri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/rhodri/32/342_2.png) [@Rhodri](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rhodri)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5111 "2014-11-05T22:43:05Z")

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> [@TheFlame52](#):
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> What item deals the least damage? I know there are some items that deal negative damage, like a wool scarf, but what deals the least?

Batteries. They have 1 bashing damage and nothing else. (There are some other things with the same stats, but I forgot them.)

And there are things that have no combat stats, like certain clothes, and books.

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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:** [November 6, 2014, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5112 "2014-11-06T01:19:55Z")

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> [@TheFlame52](#):
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> What item deals the least damage? I know there are some items that deal negative damage, like a wool scarf, but what deals the least?

Money bundles do -8 bashing and -3 cutting, but there may be worse things

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/cataclysmdda/original/1X/21b5d044e8473b25d0bf905d60477e25f6fbe0cf.png) [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5113 "2014-11-06T11:22:54Z")

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Is there a way to read a book for so long until you have all the recipies memorised without having to press R -\> “Book” over and over again?

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**Author:** ![tivasyk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tivasyk/32/369_2.png) [@tivasyk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tivasyk)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5114 "2014-11-06T12:52:26Z")

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> [@John Candlebury](#):
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> [quote=“TheFlame52, post:5110, topic:42”]What item deals the least damage? I know there are some items that deal negative damage, like a wool scarf, but what deals the least?

Money bundles do -8 bashing and -3 cutting, but there may be worse things[/quote]  
hmm… negative damage should be… healing? =D

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**Author:** ![TheFlame52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theflame52/32/247_2.png) [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5115 "2014-11-06T13:05:14Z")

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> [@John Candlebury](#):
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> [quote=“TheFlame52, post:5110, topic:42”]What item deals the least damage? I know there are some items that deal negative damage, like a wool scarf, but what deals the least?

Money bundles do -8 bashing and -3 cutting, but there may be worse things[/quote]  
Looks like I’m going to be beating hulks to death with money bundles now. CAPITALISM!

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**Author:** ![Grandpuh\_Ty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Grandpuh\_Ty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grandpuh_Ty)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5116 "2014-11-06T16:22:45Z")

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How do I operate Radio Explosives? Haven’t seen a remote detonater of some kind anywhere .-.

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**Author:** ![Force21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@Force21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Force21)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5117 "2014-11-06T16:58:59Z")

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How will updating versions affect my save? like right now i have version 2195, what happens if i move the save into say 2341?

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**Author:** ![TheFlame52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theflame52/32/247_2.png) [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5118 "2014-11-06T17:06:14Z")

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> [@Grandpuh Ty](#):
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> How do I operate Radio Explosives? Haven’t seen a remote detonater of some kind anywhere .-.

radio car controller or whatever

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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:** [November 6, 2014, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5119 "2014-11-06T18:01:47Z")

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> [@Force21](#):
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> How will updating versions affect my save? like right now i have version 2195, what happens if i move the save into say 2341?

Hopefully nothing.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/cataclysmdda/original/1X/21b5d044e8473b25d0bf905d60477e25f6fbe0cf.png) [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5120 "2014-11-06T18:05:54Z")

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> [@Rookie](#):
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> Is there a way to read a book for so long until you have all the recipies memorised without having to press R → “Book” over and over again?

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**Author:** ![Coolthulhu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/coolthulhu/32/2446_2.png) [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5121 "2014-11-06T18:38:24Z")

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> [@Rookie](#):
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> [quote=“Rookie, post:5113, topic:42”]Is there a way to read a book for so long until you have all the recipies memorised without having to press R → “Book” over and over again?[/quote]

Nope.  
It should be easy to implement, so I may send a PR with it implemented in few hours, but I’m not sure if my solution will get accepted.

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