# 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:** ![deknegt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6f9a4e/32.png) [@deknegt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deknegt)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5202 "2014-11-10T14:25:08Z")

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> [@fish have fingers now?](#):
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> I have a question. How does the trait Parkour work? Bushes/windows/etc or does it work when jumping over wire fences as well?

All terrain that slows you down Bushes,windows,saplings,counters,shopping carts won’t slow you down anymore. Those things will be regarded as normal ground for you. Very useful if you need to make a quick escape by jumping through a window. But it doesn’t do anything for you like climbing fences.

Personally if you watch where you’re going, there are traits that are better for the two points. Like Robust Genetics, Optimist, Fast Healer.

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**Author:** ![Hibou](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/hibou/32/1330_2.png) [@Hibou](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hibou)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2014, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5203 "2014-11-10T14:55:38Z")

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> [@deknegt](#):
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> [quote=“fish have fingers now?, post:5199, topic:42”]I have a question. How does the trait Parkour work? Bushes/windows/etc or does it work when jumping over wire fences as well?

All terrain that slows you down Bushes,windows,saplings,counters,shopping carts won’t slow you down anymore. Those things will be regarded as normal ground for you. Very useful if you need to make a quick escape by jumping through a window. But it doesn’t do anything for you like climbing fences.

Personally if you watch where you’re going, there are traits that are better for the two points. Like Robust Genetics, Optimist, Fast Healer.[/quote]  
Actually, it does help with climbing fences in the experimental. Where you used to occasionally slip down, with the trait the fences are “no match for your freerunning skills”.

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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 10, 2014, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5204 "2014-11-10T15:58:19Z")

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Parkour also makes you very unlikely to contract tetanus. Because it greatly reduces the chance you will cut yourself with terrain.

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**Author:** ![jokermatt999](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9bcb4/32.png) [@jokermatt999](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokermatt999)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5205 "2014-11-10T17:08:02Z")

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Also, it allows you to reenact the shortcut scene from Shaun of the Dead, and anything to do with that movie is always a plus.

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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 10, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5206 "2014-11-10T17:33:53Z")

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> [@deknegt](#):
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> All terrain that slows you down Bushes,windows,saplings,counters,shopping carts won’t slow you down anymore. Those things will be regarded as normal ground for you.

Not normal ground. It halves the movecost (low cap of 100) if it’s above 100.  
Additionally it halves the damage you receive upon landing after a hulk/brute smash (landing only, not collisions).

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**Author:** ![Alasnuyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Alasnuyo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alasnuyo)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5207 "2014-11-11T09:10:07Z")

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I’m just wondering: Has anyone ever found the A7 laser rifles? And where are they likely too be spawned, anyway?

The V29 I’m using is decent enough, but the damage isn’t as intense as I would prefer. All my other energy weapons tends to explode enemies in furious conflagations, which hinders loot collection and also not really suitable for indoor use.

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**Author:** ![jokermatt999](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9bcb4/32.png) [@jokermatt999](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jokermatt999)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5208 "2014-11-11T11:58:03Z")

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It’s in the military and rare itemgroups, weighted at one (ultra rare). I’d suggest bunkers for your best chance.

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**Author:** ![bahihs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@bahihs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bahihs)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5209 "2014-11-11T22:39:44Z")

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Are military black boxes of any use?

I just scanned one at a lab and the transcript was useless

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**Author:** ![blazing\_glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecae2f/32.png) [@blazing\_glory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/blazing_glory)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5210 "2014-11-11T23:06:58Z")

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[quote=“bahihs, post:5209, topic:42”]Are military black boxes of any use?

I just scanned one at a lab and the transcript was useless[/quote]

From what I understand it’s a NPC quest item.

I imagine in the future they will have some other use.

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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 12, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5211 "2014-11-12T03:03:41Z")

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Do shutter doors have any difference than regular doors, other than the ability to block vision?

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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 12, 2014, 3:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5212 "2014-11-12T03:36:46Z")

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Whenever in doubt, read jsons. It is much faster than waiting for a reply.

> <https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/blob/master/data/json/vehicle_parts.json>

Shutter doors are MULTISQUARE, meaning all adjacent shutter doors will also open/close. They also have really bad damage resistance. Still, they’re the only multisquare and opaque door part. This makes them a good choice for back/trunk door of a crafting rig, so that you can close them all at once and not get bothered by zeds.

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**Author:** ![HunterAlpha1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2014, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5213 "2014-11-12T04:00:47Z")

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[quote=“Coolthulhu, post:5212, topic:42”]Whenever in doubt, read jsons. It is much faster than waiting for a reply.

> <https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/blob/master/data/json/vehicle_parts.json>

Shutter doors are MULTISQUARE, meaning all adjacent shutter doors will also open/close. They also have really bad damage resistance. Still, they’re the only multisquare and opaque door part. This makes them a good choice for back/trunk door of a crafting rig, so that you can close them all at once and not get bothered by zeds.[/quote]Personally I think heavy duty hatches should also block sight.

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**Author:** ![DrNightmares](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/drnightmares/32/12344_2.png) [@DrNightmares](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DrNightmares)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5214 "2014-11-12T04:18:48Z")

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> [@bahihs](#):
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> How do I rotate parts for vehicle construction? Currently there is no way to make the \_| frame

Bump. My OCD’s killing me, I don’t see any way to rotate parts, when other cars already have rotated parts!

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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 12, 2014, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5215 "2014-11-12T05:09:27Z")

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> [@DrNightmares](#):
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> [quote=“bahihs, post:4991, topic:42”]How do I rotate parts for vehicle construction? Currently there is no way to make the \_| frame

Bump. My OCD’s killing me, I don’t see any way to rotate parts, when other cars already have rotated parts![/quote]

You can’t rotate the part. It’s there, but tough to spot.

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**Author:** ![BeigeSand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@BeigeSand](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeigeSand)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5216 "2014-11-12T05:11:30Z")

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If that shape looks familiar, that’s because it’s the two frames on the vehicle construction frame that blend together to form the beautiful S. You will find the bottom half is the piece you are looking for.

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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 12, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5217 "2014-11-12T14:25:28Z")

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Is there any way to equip following NPCs, debug or otherwise?

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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:** [November 12, 2014, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5218 "2014-11-12T16:35:31Z")

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> [@John Candlebury](#):
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> Is there any way to equip following NPCs, debug or otherwise?

try trading but i do not think they will use things what you give i moslty give them ammo if they have guns and first aid kit

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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 12, 2014, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5219 "2014-11-12T16:59:12Z")

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Sorry, I wasnt clear enough, I meant equip like making them wear different clothing. Just seling them other clothes doesn’t seem to do the trick

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**Author:** ![Dark\_Star](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/dark_star/32/267_2.png) [@Dark\_Star](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dark_Star)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2014, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5220 "2014-11-12T17:05:52Z")

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mmmmm,i think that’s impossible for now 😕 because i sell a lot of clothes to one of my NPC’s but he didn’t wear one of 'em .\_\_\_.  
i hope that in the next indexs will add a lots of new command or orders about NPC :3

P.S. don’t worry,i understood the question XD

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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 12, 2014, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5221 "2014-11-12T17:15:50Z")

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Comparing 0.A and the latest experimental, how useful are piercing weapons? What changes did they recieve and what should i mind when planning to use a piercing weapon.

Regards, sleeping rookie that missed out on a lot.

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