# 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:  [@Soyweiser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soyweiser)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2015, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9182 "2015-07-15T12:42:44Z")
> [@DooMJake](#):
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> How does it come that I am barely 25 Days ingame and have met already about 5 Hulks? I set the evolution to 0.25 to meet them later on?
Because you don’t understand how the evolution works. (Don’t worry it is a common mistake).
It is the halflife of the evolution system. A lower halflife makes it evolve faster.
Also (quick copy paste from other thread)
> Another comment after talking to 'jiamil' on IRC. If you ran with a high value like 0.1 by accident. You do not have to restart, if you actually want slower upgrades. Just change the value to higher.
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> The system only upgrades Z’s on load. And the halflife value is not stored inside Z’s. So a Z you encounter on 0.1, will change to 100.0 if you change the upgrade value.
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> It will not devolve monsters if you change the value.
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> But there is no need to restart if you want to change this value.
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### Author:  [@DooMJake](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DooMJake)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2015, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9183 "2015-07-15T12:45:46Z")
Well that explains everything. Thanks
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### Author:  [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2015, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9184 "2015-07-15T15:23:10Z")
> [@Azrad](#):
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> How come the volume of a mounted M2 Browning has a lot more cargo space than a cargo carrier?
Also something I messed with in that PR ( [https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/12887](https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/12887) ), so it should be pegged to 40 now like most of the other turrets.
I can only assume that whoever first added that part assumed that 1600 units meant 1600 rounds instead of 1600 volume. Same lunacy popped up with the 480 capacity of the Mk 19.
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### Author:  [@BigLie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BigLie)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9185 "2015-07-15T15:42:26Z")
[quote=“Random\_dragon, post:9171, topic:42”]I’m guessing that the nerf to explosions might not’ve been applied in the same way to its item-damaging effect.
In other news, ahahahah. I can in fact burden NPCs to the point of useless by giving them too much junk.[/quote]
Giving the NPC two V12 engines worked nicely. He sits comfy now.
Thanks.
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### Author:  [@Kryxx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kryxx)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2015, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9186 "2015-07-15T17:56:24Z")
> [@CJ99](#):
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> So, I’ve been modifying my van and noticed that some tiles that are supposed to be inside the van, are listed as being outside, despite having frames with boards installed next to them. Does this matter and can I change it? I’m sorry if it’s incredibly obvious, I’ve never actually done so well in this game, despite having played for quite some time. Also, where’s a good source of small lcd screens? Trying to setup a camera system.
LCD screens? TV’s. Laptops. Take apart dead consoles.
Remember to put a ‘roof’ or your vehicle will have outside spots. Somethings like The kitchen and foodco buddy I think already put on a roof.
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### Author:  [@Soyweiser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Soyweiser)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9187 "2015-07-15T18:23:21Z")
> [@Kryxx](#):
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> LCD screens? TV’s. Laptops. Take apart dead consoles.
An arcade also has several machines that have LCD screens.
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### Author:  [@CJ99](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CJ99)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9188 "2015-07-15T22:01:55Z")
> [@Soyweiser](#):
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> [quote=“Kryxx, post:9186, topic:42”]LCD screens? TV’s. Laptops. Take apart dead consoles.
An arcade also has several machines that have LCD screens.[/quote]
You would think, as both TV’s and arcade machines definitely have screens. But neither of them give LCD screens upon disassembly. I suppose I could check again, but so far the only things I’ve found that give screens are handheld game systems and computer consoles, neither of which are particularly common. Just seems odd that such a common thing is so hard to obtain. Oh well. Not like evac shelters are particularly rare I guess.
Also, thanks. I checked again and the cargo spaces I installed were missing roofs.
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### Author:  [@deoxy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deoxy)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9189 "2015-07-16T02:13:34Z")
> [@CJ99](#):
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> [quote=“Soyweiser, post:9187, topic:42”][quote=“Kryxx, post:9186, topic:42”]LCD screens? TV’s. Laptops. Take apart dead consoles.
An arcade also has several machines that have LCD screens.[/quote]
You would think, as both TV’s and arcade machines definitely have screens. But neither of them give LCD screens upon disassembly. I suppose I could check again, but so far the only things I’ve found that give screens are handheld game systems and computer consoles, neither of which are particularly common. Just seems odd that such a common thing is so hard to obtain. Oh well. Not like evac shelters are particularly rare I guess.[/quote]
Schools generally have computer labs with multiple machines, office buildings will have a good many consoles, and labs have a ton of them. Also, some stores have a few (for checkout, I assume by the setup).
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### Author:  [@deoxy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deoxy)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9190 "2015-07-16T02:48:47Z")
> [@DooMJake](#):
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> [quote=“deoxy, post:8817, topic:42”][quote=“Random\_dragon, post:8791, topic:42”][quote=“deoxy, post:8790, topic:42”]how does one make something “foldable”? I think wheels below a certain size, cargo holding spaces, small gas tanks, swappable battery cases, and solar panels (especially solar panels!) should be “foldable” at the same size they are when disconnected. Put some solar panels on foldable frames for travel, then set it up again when you get where you’re going, you know? Sure, it’s bulky, but no more so than simply taking the thing apart and putting it back together again…
If I recall, the main thing is a vehicle part entry needs a fold volume assigned. I think there’s also a flag for it.
Presumably if ALL parts on the vehicle are foldable, you can fold it. One caveat though: normally you can’t fold it without installing controls, as otherwise examining the vehicle will simply open the vehicle menu. But if the vehicle is resting on a tile that you’ve dropped an item on, you’ll bypass that skipping and see the options to examine vehicle, pick up item, or fold vehicle.[/quote]
It worked perfectly, thanks! I made solar panels and swappable battery cases foldable with the same volume as they have when not attached, added controls, and voila, foldable. When I add the battery, it’s not (as intended).
I considered making a lot of other parts foldable at their disconnected size… but these? Oh yeah. So, how would I put this in a mod, so I don’t have to mess with it every time there’s another version?[/quote]
If you make a mod from that, please post it, I would be interested[/quote]
Finally got off my butt and made this mod (also, I made atomic lights have an “off” mode, a cover that seals in the light). The zip file is all of 4K, but apparently, post attachments is disabled…
Where should I put the file so other people can get and use it?
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### Author:  [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9191 "2015-07-16T04:15:40Z")
> [@deoxy](#):
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> Where should I put the file so other people can get and use it?
Dropbox/Mediafire/Google drive?
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### Author:  [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9192 "2015-07-16T04:22:27Z")
Or if you can figure out how to github it, that needs to be in mainline.
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### Author:  [@deoxy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deoxy)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9193 "2015-07-16T04:59:11Z")
OK, I signed up for GitHub, forked the code, added the files, and PRed it.
Hope I got it right, I did the whole thing in about 30 minutes while also having an unrelated phone conversation with my spouse…
Edit: hmm, looking again, I seem to have forked and PRed to the CleverRaven branch instead of the main branch. Is that a problem?
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### Author:  [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9194 "2015-07-16T05:11:25Z")
The CleverRaven version should the main one, actually. In any case, link us. owo
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### Author:  [@i2amroy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/i2amroy)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9195 "2015-07-16T05:13:05Z")
Yeah, the CleverRaven branch is the mainline one.
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### Author:  [@BigLie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BigLie)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9196 "2015-07-16T18:45:05Z")
[quote=“BigLie, post:9185, topic:42”][quote=“Random\_dragon, post:9171, topic:42”]I’m guessing that the nerf to explosions might not’ve been applied in the same way to its item-damaging effect.
In other news, ahahahah. I can in fact burden NPCs to the point of useless by giving them too much junk.[/quote]
Giving the NPC two V12 engines worked nicely. He sits comfy now.
Thanks.[/quote]
Update. Hell no. That bugger seems to enjoy his place thus making no effort to run away. Another one I spawned and gave some burden to keep them occupied just dropped it and pissed off on his business.
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### Author:  [@Azrad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Azrad)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9197 "2015-07-16T19:21:52Z")
You can always just tell the NPCs to guard a place. If they can’t see any enemies, they won’t be running off, and they won’t even need sleep.
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### Author:  [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9198 "2015-07-16T19:26:53Z")
I wonder if I can park an NPC on a vehicle turret…can they use them?
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### Author:  [@mwswimmer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mwswimmer)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9199 "2015-07-16T19:46:08Z")
Iv never had a npc use a turret, hell i can’t even get one inside a vehicle let alone have them point the big metal stick at the bad things and pull the clicky thingy
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### Author:  [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9200 "2015-07-16T19:48:56Z")
If you’ve recruited them you can nudge them into the gunner’s chair, but so far it seems they won’t man the gun. I can’t tell if it’s because she’s wielding a crowbar, or they can’t use turrets at all. :V
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### Author:  [@mwswimmer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mwswimmer)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/9201 "2015-07-16T19:54:44Z")
maybe they regard vehicle mounted weapons as an angry god and refused to toy with a great otherworldly tool able to obliterate anything that catches its notice.
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