# 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:** ![Catfoodbob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee59a6/32.png) [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2014, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5582 "2014-12-01T19:29:28Z")

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> [@Rookie](#):
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> Any way of preventing my war scythe from getting stuck other than getting more stranth?

Use a quarterstaff, they dont get stuck as often inside zombies and squirrels. other than that get more mele and weapon skill for you hit them less giving you less chance of stuckin the weapon

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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:** [December 1, 2014, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5583 "2014-12-01T19:48:12Z")

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> [@Catfoodbob](#):
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> [quote=“Rookie, post:5581, topic:42”]Any way of preventing my war scythe from getting stuck other than getting more stranth?

Use a quarterstaff, they dont get stuck as often inside zombies and squirrels. other than that get more mele and weapon skill for you hit them less giving you less chance of stuckin the weapon[/quote]  
so does cutting/melee reduce the chance?

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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:** [December 1, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5584 "2014-12-01T19:50:14Z")

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> [@Rookie](#):
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> [quote=“Catfoodbob, post:5582, topic:42”][quote=“Rookie, post:5581, topic:42”]Any way of preventing my war scythe from getting stuck other than getting more stranth?

Use a quarterstaff, they dont get stuck as often inside zombies and squirrels. other than that get more mele and weapon skill for you hit them less giving you less chance of stuckin the weapon[/quote]  
so does cutting/melee reduce the chance?[/quote]

Aye, aye! I can cut though thousands of zombies in one go without my weapon getting stuck in them!

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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:** [December 1, 2014, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5585 "2014-12-01T21:56:53Z")

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Does anyone know if the diamond zweihander is conductive? I’m using the eletroshock bionic and it works fine with a normal zweihander so I’m assuming it’s the same with the diamond one since only the edge of the sword is made out of diamonds.

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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:** [December 1, 2014, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5586 "2014-12-01T22:18:13Z")

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> [@Kyriolexical Dino](#):
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> Does anyone know if the diamond zweihander is conductive? I’m using the eletroshock bionic and it works fine with a normal zweihander so I’m assuming it’s the same with the diamond one since only the edge of the sword is made out of diamonds.

Well that was quick. Yes, it is conductive because it is still part steel. How is it treating you?

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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:** [December 1, 2014, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5587 "2014-12-01T22:28:02Z")

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I’m not hardcore enough like you dude, I’m still looking for a CVC machine finale but soon enough I’m going to go about with my indestructive blade of the apocalypse.

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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:** [December 2, 2014, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5588 "2014-12-02T00:33:38Z")

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[quote=“darkova, post:5570, topic:42”]if i pick a pine tree or fruit bearing tree when they are in season are they done for good and i should just chop them down?

or do they regenerate for the next year?[/quote]

They regenerate.

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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:** [December 2, 2014, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5589 "2014-12-02T00:35:59Z")

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Should I upgrade to heavy survivor gear? I’ve got plenty of resources and encumbrance doesn’t matter.

> [@Kyriolexical Dino](#):
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> I’m not hardcore enough like you dude, I’m still looking for a CVC machine finale but soon enough I’m going to go about with my indestructive blade of the apocalypse.

I only asked because I put them in. 🙂 I only have a diamond broadsword because I got a head start on y’all.

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**Author:** ![Catfoodbob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee59a6/32.png) [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5590 "2014-12-02T00:38:29Z")

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[quote=“TheFlame52, post:5589, topic:42”]Should I upgrade to heavy survivor gear? I’ve got plenty of resources and encumbrance doesn’t matter.

> [@Kyriolexical Dino](#):
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> I’m not hardcore enough like you dude, I’m still looking for a CVC machine finale but soon enough I’m going to go about with my indestructive blade of the apocalypse.

I only asked because I put them in. 🙂 I only have a diamond broadsword because I got a head start on y’all.[/quote]

If you have normal survivor gear i would suggest just getting winter survivor gear for it is comparable to heavy, and it will give you something to change out in when winter or the nice labs

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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:** [December 2, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5591 "2014-12-02T00:43:32Z")

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Warmth is no problem, I have the CBM and a full thermal electric suit. What I need is armor. I’m tired of getting shot by security bots and actually taking damage. Also, I want some armor to protect my precious thermals from gunfire, explosions and acid.

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**Author:** ![Catfoodbob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee59a6/32.png) [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 12:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5592 "2014-12-02T00:56:09Z")

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If you jump out of a moving vehicle whilst time is pause do you take damage

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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:** [December 2, 2014, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5593 "2014-12-02T03:08:20Z")

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> [@Catfoodbob](#):
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> If you jump out of a moving vehicle whilst time is pause do you take damage

Do you mean with the time dilation bionic? If so I don’t think you take damage or even roll to the ground but the car will continue moving though, so make sure it’s not aiming for the trees/buildings unless you want it exploding on you later.

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**Author:** ![Zioko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/zioko/32/307_2.png) [@Zioko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zioko)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5594 "2014-12-02T03:41:48Z")

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Hey all, it’s been a bit since I asked a question here. I have a couple of new ones, nothing huge.

1. Do corpse filled pits spawn zombies? I hope not- this FEMA Camp has a nice lab for a house and plenty of resources/fenced in land.

2. Do all NPCs have a chance of fleeing upon seeing me? Is this based on how I look, what I’m wearing/wielding, etc.?

3. And, finally, what’s a reliable source of materials for reloading bullets? I’m doing a gun build, and gunpowder/primer and such is quite hard to come by.

Thanks in advance!

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**Author:** ![Catfoodbob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee59a6/32.png) [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5595 "2014-12-02T03:49:18Z")

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there a crafting recipie for gunpowder any you can get primers from disassembling bullets

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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:** [December 2, 2014, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5596 "2014-12-02T05:49:09Z")

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[quote=“Zioko, post:5594, topic:42”]1. Do corpse filled pits spawn zombies? I hope not- this FEMA Camp has a nice lab for a house and plenty of resources/fenced in land.

1. Do all NPCs have a chance of fleeing upon seeing me? Is this based on how I look, what I’m wearing/wielding, etc.?

2. And, finally, what’s a reliable source of materials for reloading bullets? I’m doing a gun build, and gunpowder/primer and such is quite hard to come by.[/quote]

3. No, they’re just decorative.

4. Only some will flee. They rate your danger to check if they want to mess with you.  
Danger rating is like this: +8 for gun (or +4 if they have one too), otherwise +1 for weapon that deals 12 or more of one type, otherwise -3 if unarmed  
Bonus/penalty for high/low str: 20+ is +4, 16+ is +2, 12+ is +1, 5- is -2, 3- is -4  
-1 for every bodypart below half hp, +1 for every THEIR bodypart below half hp  
+2 if you have terrifying trait  
+1 for stimm value above 20  
-2 for drunk  
All formulas easily readable in src/npc.cpp

So if you want them to be less scared, holster that gun - that’s the biggest change

1. Primers can be made from cheap stuff (oxy powder and cans) once you get a vehicle chemistry set and a chemistry book. Look for libraries for the book, look for mobile meth labs for the chemistry set (mobile meth labs look like regular RVs, but have a set instead of kitchen - and a different name obviously).  
Gunpowder is a bit more expensive - you’ll need charcoal, ammonia and oxy - and also the chem set.  
Charcoal can be made with kilns, oxy from bleach and bleach from salt water (salt water is free in swamps), ammonia takes a looooong time to produce so better just hoard existing jugs.

If all else fails, grab a kinetic bullet puller and disassemble all ammo you aren’t using.

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**Author:** ![tetsmega](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c4cdca/32.png) [@tetsmega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tetsmega)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5597 "2014-12-02T07:10:05Z")

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How do I get the water from my water tank? I have a foodco in my car, but there’s only an option to use the purifier.

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**Author:** ![KroganElite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3d9bf3/32.png) [@KroganElite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KroganElite)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 8:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5598 "2014-12-02T08:16:18Z")

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> [@tetsmega](#):
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> How do I get the water from my water tank? I have a foodco in my car, but there’s only an option to use the purifier.

FOODCO doesn’t store water, it only purifies it.

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**Author:** ![tetsmega](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c4cdca/32.png) [@tetsmega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tetsmega)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5599 "2014-12-02T09:10:38Z")

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So I have to siphon it with a hose? There’s no other way?

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**Author:** ![EditorRUS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9fc29f/32.png) [@EditorRUS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EditorRUS)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 9:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5600 "2014-12-02T09:15:55Z")

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> So I have to siphon it with a hose? There's no other way?

Detach the water tank. Works every time.

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**Author:** ![chevil](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/chevil/32/282_2.png) [@chevil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chevil)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5601 "2014-12-02T09:55:05Z")

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> [@tetsmega](#):
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> So I have to siphon it with a hose? There’s no other way?

Attach a faucet to your water tank.

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