# 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\
**Page:** 41

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**Author:** ![Ferodaktyl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ferodaktyl/32/56_2.png) [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/801 "2013-05-17T00:47:53Z")

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does alcohol no longer increases strength ? I have a very low strength char, and taking a vodka did nothing for him 🙂 except getting him drunk when insisted

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**Author:** ![Mrnocamera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/mrnocamera/32/61_2.png) [@Mrnocamera](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mrnocamera)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/802 "2013-05-17T06:28:42Z")

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Being tipsy increases strength by 1.

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**Author:** ![Weyrling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7bcc69/32.png) [@Weyrling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Weyrling)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/803 "2013-05-17T06:31:10Z")

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> [@Mrnocamera](#):
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> Being tipsy increases strength by 1.

In 0.5, drinking a small amount and becoming tipsy does not give +1 strength.  
Getting drunk and then waiting until you sober up to tipsy, however, does give +1 strength.  
Sounds like a bug to me.

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**Author:** ![Mrnocamera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/mrnocamera/32/61_2.png) [@Mrnocamera](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mrnocamera)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/804 "2013-05-17T06:33:48Z")

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> [@Weyrling](#):
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> [quote=“Mrnocamera, post:802, topic:42”]Being tipsy increases strength by 1.

In 0.5, drinking a small amount and becoming tipsy does not give +1 strength.  
Getting drunk and then waiting until you sober up to tipsy, however, does give +1 strength.  
Sounds like a bug to me.[/quote]

Yes it does seem like a bug, I haven’t played too much 0.5, 0.4 has my best character yet.

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**Author:** ![Morrigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5e9695/32.png) [@Morrigi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Morrigi)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/805 "2013-05-17T16:32:41Z")

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I can confirm that drinking a beer with Lightweight does get you tipsy and +1 strength

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**Author:** ![GrizzlyAdamz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/grizzlyadamz/32/8056_2.png) [@GrizzlyAdamz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrizzlyAdamz)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2013, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/806 "2013-05-18T13:04:46Z")

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Uh, are bicycle wheels measured in radius? 12" seems to be the largest wheel I’ve found…which is kinda small…about 50% in fact.

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**Author:** ![TheRealTenman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3ab097/32.png) [@TheRealTenman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheRealTenman)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/807 "2013-05-19T01:46:13Z")

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> [@GrizzlyAdamz](#):
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> Uh, are bicycle wheels measured in radius? 12" seems to be the largest wheel I’ve found…which is kinda small…about 50% in fact.

Kids bikes?

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**Author:** ![jumjummju](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jumjummju/32/13281_2.png) [@jumjummju](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jumjummju)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/808 "2013-05-19T01:50:10Z")

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> [@GrizzlyAdamz](#):
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> Uh, are bicycle wheels measured in radius? 12" seems to be the largest wheel I’ve found…which is kinda small…about 50% in fact.

Probably, otherwise semi’s are running around on bike wheels. 12" wheels IRL would be useless for anything that isn’t a kid’s tricycle, but a 12" radius (or 24" diameter) wheel seems the norm for a bike.

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**Author:** ![youtoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/779978/32.png) [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/809 "2013-05-19T03:18:41Z")

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I am surprised no one says o start with archery. You can then throw rocks t bunnies and butcher copses for level 1 survival. Smash 2 windows for string. 1 heavy stick in woods and you have a longbow.

Back toshelter smash bench and craft arrows. You can easily get to 4 archery from 2 just making arrows. Silent weapon that takes downeverything short of a hulk. Unlimited craftable ammo

Turn off training throw amd then off. Survival after our bow so you dont waste exp.

With fast learning you just need 20 rabbits for level 1 survival.

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**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 19, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/810 "2013-05-19T03:22:41Z")

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> [@youtoo](#):
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> I am surprised no one says o start with archery. You can then throw rocks t bunnies and butcher copses for level 1 survival. Smash 2 windows for string. 1 heavy stick in woods and you have a longbow.

I’ve considered it before but the main thing that I run into is that while you can always increase your skills after starting, it’s extremely difficult to increase your base stats. Thus I find it almost always worth it to simply put 1 more point into a stat then to spend it on a skill you could learn in other ways.

If you’ve already got enough stats though, then sure, go for it!

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**Author:** ![Miloch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/miloch/32/1339_2.png) [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/811 "2013-05-19T10:19:58Z")

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Anyone know what this is for?

 ![](http://i.imgur.com/hBSP0d2.png)  
Well, just found it can be used for CBM Solar Panels

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**Author:** ![JimQuaid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jimquaid/32/923_2.png) [@JimQuaid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JimQuaid)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/812 "2013-05-20T02:53:21Z")

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What are the conditions for Pallisade/Log Walls? I have all the materials needed, my construction skill is 6 and I’m surrounded by diggable dirt. The option to build them is white but it doesn’t give me any valid construction tiles. On 0.5.

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**Author:** ![vache](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ea666f/32.png) [@vache](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vache)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/813 "2013-05-20T03:04:37Z")

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You have to dig deep pits first. Future versions will have that combined with the recipe.

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**Author:** ![Miloch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/miloch/32/1339_2.png) [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/814 "2013-05-20T04:10:03Z")

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Is the save compatibility between different GIT versions? If I had standard .5 and I downloaded a GIT version is their compatibility there also?

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**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 20, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/815 "2013-05-20T05:56:48Z")

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> [@Miloch](#):
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> Is the save compatibility between different GIT versions? If I had standard .5 and I downloaded a GIT version is their compatibility there also?

For many smaller changes, yes, but it’s always a bit of a crapshoot. I highly suggest that you save a backup of any saves that you plan on transferring over in case it is broken.

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**Author:** ![Musu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f1d935/32.png) [@Musu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Musu)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/816 "2013-05-21T06:58:43Z")

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Is there a way to stop spending exp on certain skills?

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**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 21, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/817 "2013-05-21T07:04:03Z")

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Open the player status screen, hit TAB until you have the skills list selected, use up/down to choose your desired skill and then hit spacebar. If you do it right the skill should change color and stop soaking up xp.

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**Author:** ![ClaytonRISING](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/claytonrising/32/75_2.png) [@ClaytonRISING](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClaytonRISING)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/818 "2013-05-21T23:38:03Z")

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Is there any way to to take gas out of vehicles? I want to cypher it into a container so I can fuel my ride (it just ran out of gas, there are some cars around with gas in them).

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**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 21, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/819 "2013-05-21T23:52:54Z")

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If you are playing with the nightly build or the dev version then yes, you should be able to siphon gas out of gas tanks with a rubber hose. If you aren’t playing one of those version then you are out of luck though.

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**Author:** ![drake1storm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/54ee81/32.png) [@drake1storm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/drake1storm)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/820 "2013-05-22T01:50:00Z")

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Foot crank powered bikes are easily the quietest vehicle.

That is all.

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