# 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:** 95

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![EkarusRyndren](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ekarusryndren/32/80_2.png) [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1881 "2013-11-26T06:10:36Z")

</div>

> [@ClusterDSA](#):
>
> Sorta? How sorta?

You have to play (effectively) Russian Roulette with “failed installs” until “some of your existing bionics are lost!” removes the ones you don’t want.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![ClusterDSA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3da27b/32.png) [@ClusterDSA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ClusterDSA)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1882 "2013-11-26T10:37:42Z")

</div>

Oooh right the cap. I never considered that a failed install would count towards it.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![anon388770](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9a140/32.png) [@anon388770](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anon388770)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1883 "2013-11-26T12:39:14Z")

</div>

Tip: If in need of a large amount of 2x4’s, apply your hammer to a wooden fence.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![HoundofDarkness](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/houndofdarkness/32/225_2.png) [@HoundofDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HoundofDarkness)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1884 "2013-11-26T14:58:51Z")

</div>

Hey guys, I’ve seen the Wiki mention cultists but I have never seen one. Do they only spawn when NPCs are turned on or am I not looking in the right spots? I feel they must be purged for not following the Church of Marloss.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Taraq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@Taraq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taraq)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1885 "2013-11-26T18:40:11Z")

</div>

[quote=“EkarusRyndren, post:1879, topic:42”][quote=“Taraq, post:1877, topic:42”]Protip: TREAT INFECTIONS. ALWAYS.

Doesn’t the food dehydrator let you create food that lasts forever? Also, is there any faster way to make clean water/refill water tank in car other than “repeat current task as long as possible”?

EDIT: Is there any way to remove faulty bionic installations?[/quote]

In order…

Yes, Yes, Yes, and Sorta[/quote]

So how would I mass produce water?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Inadequate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Inadequate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inadequate)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1886 "2013-11-26T19:06:33Z")

</div>

Making a charcoal purifier, water purification talents or an electronic water purifier allows you to purify large quantities of water at one go.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![EkarusRyndren](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ekarusryndren/32/80_2.png) [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1887 "2013-11-26T19:08:03Z")

</div>

[quote=“Taraq, post:1885, topic:42”][quote=“EkarusRyndren, post:1879, topic:42”][quote=“Taraq, post:1877, topic:42”]Protip: TREAT INFECTIONS. ALWAYS.

Doesn’t the food dehydrator let you create food that lasts forever? Also, is there any faster way to make clean water/refill water tank in car other than “repeat current task as long as possible”?

EDIT: Is there any way to remove faulty bionic installations?[/quote]

In order…

Yes, Yes, Yes, and Sorta[/quote]

So how would I mass produce water?[/quote]

The FoodCo Kitchen Budy is what I use, it’ll draw from your vehicle’s batteries and clean the water.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![HoundofDarkness](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/houndofdarkness/32/225_2.png) [@HoundofDarkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HoundofDarkness)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1888 "2013-11-26T19:17:24Z")

</div>

[quote=“Taraq, post:1885, topic:42”][quote=“EkarusRyndren, post:1879, topic:42”][quote=“Taraq, post:1877, topic:42”]Protip: TREAT INFECTIONS. ALWAYS.

Doesn’t the food dehydrator let you create food that lasts forever? Also, is there any faster way to make clean water/refill water tank in car other than “repeat current task as long as possible”?

EDIT: Is there any way to remove faulty bionic installations?[/quote]

In order…

Yes, Yes, Yes, and Sorta[/quote]

So how would I mass produce water?[/quote]

There are also two bionics that do this using different methods.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Taraq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@Taraq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taraq)\
**Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1889 "2013-11-27T04:10:45Z")

</div>

I just found a fields tile with grey # signs all over it, kind of in the shape of a puddle, but they blocked vision like rubble. When I examine them, they just say grass or dirt or field, etc. I can walk through them like any normal area. What is?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Catfoodbob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee59a6/32.png) [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1890 "2013-11-27T04:31:15Z")

</div>

What is the “!” mutation…

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![EkarusRyndren](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ekarusryndren/32/80_2.png) [@EkarusRyndren](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EkarusRyndren)\
**Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1891 "2013-11-27T04:40:31Z")

</div>

> [@Taraq](#):
>
> I just found a fields tile with grey # signs all over it, kind of in the shape of a puddle, but they blocked vision like rubble. When I examine them, they just say grass or dirt or field, etc. I can walk through them like any normal area. What is?

It’s a separate rubble style, I’m not really sure what the point is but to my knowledge there’s nothing inside.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Inadequate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Inadequate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inadequate)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1892 "2013-12-01T15:58:27Z")

</div>

Just installed a FOODCO kitchen buddy, but can’t seem to get it to do anything other than purify water. Is that pretty much all it can do?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Taraq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@Taraq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taraq)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1893 "2013-12-01T16:01:23Z")

</div>

> [@Inadequate](#):
>
> Just installed a FOODCO kitchen buddy, but can’t seem to get it to do anything other than purify water. Is that pretty much all it can do?

> [@Rivet](#):
>
> [quote=“EkarusRyndren, post:1871, topic:42”][quote=“Taraq, post:1870, topic:42”]So does the Foodco kitchen buddy just provide all of the kitchen equipment not provided by the RV kitchen unit?

It’s got a Water Purifier, a Vacuum Sealer, an Ammo Press, and I think that’s it, you probably want a Charcoal Smoker still[/quote]

Also provides a food dehydrator.[/quote]

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Inadequate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Inadequate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inadequate)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1894 "2013-12-01T16:04:40Z")

</div>

How do I get it to do all that, though? Examining it gives me the prompt to purify water, and if I say no I just jump to the vehicle menu.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Taraq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@Taraq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taraq)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1895 "2013-12-01T16:13:58Z")

</div>

You can craft all the recipes requiring those tools when you’re near it, I don’t believe they provide any activated ability other than the water purifier.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1896 "2013-12-01T16:14:20Z")

</div>

Just get the stuff you need say… for making ammo. You got the casings, the gunpowder, the lead, ect. Then you walk up to the FCKB and make some ammo.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Inadequate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Inadequate](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Inadequate)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1897 "2013-12-01T16:19:30Z")

</div>

Oh, never thought to try that. Thanks.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Taraq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@Taraq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taraq)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1898 "2013-12-01T16:28:57Z")

</div>

> [@FunsizeNinja123](#):
>
> Just get the stuff you need say… for making ammo. You got the casings, the gunpowder, the lead, ect. Then you walk up to the FCKB and make some ammo.

I still don’t get why the kitchen buddy has an ammo press.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![esran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/958977/32.png) [@esran](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/esran)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1899 "2013-12-01T17:45:38Z")

</div>

> [@Taraq](#):
>
> [quote=“FunsizeNinja123, post:1896, topic:42”]Just get the stuff you need say… for making ammo. You got the casings, the gunpowder, the lead, ect. Then you walk up to the FCKB and make some ammo.

I still don’t get why the kitchen buddy has an ammo press.[/quote]  
for hilarity.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**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:** [December 1, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1900 "2013-12-01T17:46:54Z")

</div>

> [@Taraq](#):
>
> [quote=“FunsizeNinja123, post:1896, topic:42”]Just get the stuff you need say… for making ammo. You got the casings, the gunpowder, the lead, ect. Then you walk up to the FCKB and make some ammo.

I still don’t get why the kitchen buddy has an ammo press.[/quote]

To mash the potatoes!

[Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42.md?page=94)

[Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42.md?page=96)