# 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:** ![Jarlaxle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e8c25b/32.png) [@Jarlaxle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jarlaxle)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2015, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10242 "2015-09-24T17:54:08Z")

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[quote=“Arek\_PL, post:10237, topic:42”][quote=“Jarlaxle, post:10234, topic:42”]You know what sucks? A zombie spitting three gallons of acid at you while being groped by a bunch of other z’s.  
On related note do I need to wear two leg splints if both legs are all acid burned down to nothing?[/quote]you need only one splint for both legs because even if you wear two only one will heal at a time so get some books and cough syroup and sleep in bed when you can[/quote]

Good call. Basically have read everything I have as of now. Gotta go scavenge here before to long as water is getting low. Thanks for the reply

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**Author:** ![Dampe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@Dampe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dampe)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2015, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10243 "2015-09-24T19:15:52Z")

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[move]Whoa, BAY12 didn’t have marquee text…[/move]  
Anyhow, what’s a good, reliable medium-range weapon for taking down zeds?  
I like to travel light when I can (but usually end up wearing like five backpacks and being overburdened anyways), so only bringing a single firearm out on scouting missions would be good…  
[move][shadow=blue,left]aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa[/shadow][/move]

:3

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**Author:** ![Random\_dragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4da419/32.png) [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2015, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10244 "2015-09-24T19:29:55Z")

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[move]Well this is derp.[/move]

Most pistols are decent at a good range for their compactness, but a single rifle of just about any rifle-grade caliber will get better results if you can tolerate the weight. A shotgun is also a good “oh shit” weapon, or you can pack a bow.

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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:** [September 24, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10245 "2015-09-24T20:13:59Z")

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bows and pistols if you need light accurate and fast weapon (and reflex recurve is powerfull too!)  
try carry one shotgun too just use shoulder strap or back holster  
crossbow can be good but its slow firing and since traps stoped to spawn in the wild is harder to get crossbow and better craft bow  
for rifles is good to carry laser weapons if you have ups cbm and a lot of power  
another rifle is mossin nagat not too heavy and accurate what do more damage than sks or ak

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**Author:** ![Thwap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2015, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10246 "2015-09-24T20:18:52Z")

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> [@Dodging\_Rain](#):
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> I think once you do this step, it is going to be more classified as a mobile base as you can practically live in there now.

Absolutely. A proper deathmobile is as much a mobile home as it is anything else, and it’s the best sort of home to have in this game. It provides heat, light, shelter, a place to craft, a place to sleep, and a place to mount weapons too heavy to carry into battle yourself.

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**Author:** ![Stelknecht](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/stelknecht/32/1359_2.png) [@Stelknecht](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stelknecht)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2015, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10247 "2015-09-24T22:11:05Z")

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I made a 3x3 foot pedal/electric/1cylinder folding vehicle. 3 cargo carriers and the wide variety of fuels means it makes an excellent runabout. Fits in the storage portal in my deathmobile. I have to turn on hydraulic muscles to lift it in and out, but otherwise it’s just like a folding bike. Very handy for the kinds of road blocking pileups you get inside even medium cities. Extremely fragile, of course, but easy to repair; mostly requires pipes. That’s about the best substitute for the ability to carry or tow a smaller vehicle I’ve found.

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**Author:** ![DG123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/54ee81/32.png) [@DG123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DG123)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2015, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10248 "2015-09-24T22:48:37Z")

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On the subject of vehicles… I’m basically stuck in the wilderness with a bee hive and a ruined SWAT van.

I have no electronic components to speak of and no way of getting hold of an anvil or forge etc.

I need to get to a city and I want to take all my stuff with me.

What’s my best option? Can I build something using wood that would actually get me there with a lot of food and supplies?

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**Author:** ![Random\_dragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4da419/32.png) [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10249 "2015-09-24T23:03:13Z")

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An actual vehicle? Not likely.

A simple wooden frame and box to drag supplies in, yes.

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**Author:** ![\_Rogue](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/_rogue/32/487_2.png) [@\_Rogue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_Rogue)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10250 "2015-09-25T01:06:56Z")

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Does anyone have a preferred clothing and armor loadout that wouldn’t be too encumbersome but will protect you as well?

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**Author:** ![Litppunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/litppunk/32/409_2.png) [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10251 "2015-09-25T01:11:14Z")

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starting out, just anything I can layer together that adds to correct warmth level, and protects well. Later once tailoring skill is sufficient and I have necesary materials, full survivor gear is a good way to go. Especially WITH tailors kit

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**Author:** ![deoxy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7feea3/32.png) [@deoxy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deoxy)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10252 "2015-09-25T04:54:52Z")

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> [@Stelknecht](#):
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> I made a 3x3 foot pedal/electric/1cylinder folding vehicle. 3 cargo carriers and the wide variety of fuels means it makes an excellent runabout. Fits in the storage portal in my deathmobile. I have to turn on hydraulic muscles to lift it in and out, but otherwise it’s just like a folding bike. Very handy for the kinds of road blocking pileups you get inside even medium cities. Extremely fragile, of course, but easy to repair; mostly requires pipes. That’s about the best substitute for the ability to carry or tow a smaller vehicle I’ve found.

Another satisfied Folding Parts Pack customer. 🙂

(If you can find some, there’s an “armor” that foldable in there, too - it takes superalloy sheets, which you get from disassembling the superalloy CBMs. It only 50 durability, but it doesn’t add much weight or volume, either.)

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**Author:** ![Xfin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/e95f7d/32.png) [@Xfin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xfin)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10253 "2015-09-25T06:00:03Z")

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> [@deoxy](#):
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> [quote=“Stelknecht, post:10247, topic:42”]I made a 3x3 foot pedal/electric/1cylinder folding vehicle. 3 cargo carriers and the wide variety of fuels means it makes an excellent runabout. Fits in the storage portal in my deathmobile. I have to turn on hydraulic muscles to lift it in and out, but otherwise it’s just like a folding bike. Very handy for the kinds of road blocking pileups you get inside even medium cities. Extremely fragile, of course, but easy to repair; mostly requires pipes. That’s about the best substitute for the ability to carry or tow a smaller vehicle I’ve found.

Another satisfied Folding Parts Pack customer. 🙂

(If you can find some, there’s an “armor” that foldable in there, too - it takes superalloy sheets, which you get from disassembling the superalloy CBMs. It only 50 durability, but it doesn’t add much weight or volume, either.)[/quote]  
Yep my foldable bike i use to scout around cites as the deaththingy/fort is way to fat for it…and have to say im 100per sure it the only thing that saves my bicycle wheels form the dreaded brush and small trees sometimes…

Bike contains 2 bicycle wheels, 1 foot crank…(because the only foldable engine cant move it… less noisy, 1 pulse laser turret+frame, 2 cargo carriers, and added ram after unfolding, sadly the frames are all handles because they fold yet are much better in every-way i can see vs the foldable frames…

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**Author:** ![Thwap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10254 "2015-09-25T08:26:46Z")

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> [@\_Rogue](#):
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> Does anyone have a preferred clothing and armor loadout that wouldn’t be too encumbersome but will protect you as well?

Firefighting gear (turnout coat, trousers, etc.) is often pretty protective and relatively easy to find. My favorite looted armor though is a SWAT suit from a police station.

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**Author:** ![Litppunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/litppunk/32/409_2.png) [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10255 "2015-09-25T12:24:27Z")

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firefighter gear is so encumbering though…

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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:** [September 25, 2015, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10256 "2015-09-25T15:26:05Z")

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before going for armor better get some mele skills on easy targets  
personaly i like firefighter mask, helmet and combat boots and if i am lucky elbow and knee pads for early-mid game on torso i wear something light like leather jacket because backpacks give me enought protection before i switch to survivor gear

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**Author:** ![skoormit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@skoormit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/skoormit)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10257 "2015-09-25T16:37:24Z")

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> [@\_Rogue](#):
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> Does anyone have a preferred clothing and armor loadout that wouldn’t be too encumbersome but will protect you as well?

For combat protection (bash/cut), leather gear is pretty good in this respect, and it’s not too hard to get.

“Survivor” gear is usually a bit better than the leather equivalent. Usually you get that stuff by killing survivor zombies.

I emphasize low encumbrance first, high storage second, and high protection third.

If you are willing to put up with some encumbrance:  
MBR vests are all very high protection. The ceramic version has 15/37 protection for just 1 encumbrance.  
Steeltoed boots.  
2-by-arm guards and 2-by-shin guards.

For environmental protection, survivor gear is very good, and firefighter gear (“turnout”, “flame-resistant”, etc) is almost as good.

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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:** [September 25, 2015, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10258 "2015-09-25T16:59:59Z")

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What i am suposed to do with book what i got on ranch? I have one and when i talk to merchant he just give me this same mission again

And what if bandit informant died before i talked to him? I saw guy what is one but i saw that he have dobule barrel shotgun when i was back here with more firepower and better armor that room had both guards dead (traitor and normal) wall was smashed and some zombies were here now i cant finish old guard quest because traitor is dead and i do not know that he is traitor

and questline for guy what want you do decrypt blackbox and other things sent me to waste sarphofagus to find military team but i lotted whole place (basement too!) and i got nothing for this quest

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**Author:** ![Dampe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@Dampe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dampe)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10259 "2015-09-25T17:06:33Z")

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Is there a limit for the size of your deathmobile beyond the processing power of your computer?

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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:** [September 25, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10260 "2015-09-25T17:12:52Z")

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> [@Dampe](#):
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> Is there a limit for the size of your deathmobile beyond the processing power of your computer?

reality bubble

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**Author:** ![\_Rogue](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/_rogue/32/487_2.png) [@\_Rogue](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_Rogue)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/10261 "2015-09-25T17:31:38Z")

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Thanks, I was able to get some leather stuff early on and knee and elbow pads as well. As another question, what does the damage on guns mean? It’s the one next to armor pierce. Any recommended rifles would also be nice to add, thank you.

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