# 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:** ![Datanazush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/datanazush/32/1055_2.png) [@Datanazush](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Datanazush)\
**Post date:** [December 4, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1921 "2013-12-04T05:51:38Z")

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> [@Taraq](#):
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> Mostly irrelevant to the game, but do guns usually have a label on them stating the model/manufacturer? Or do all games just assume you know every kind of gun? I need to know if a character in my fanfic would know what model a gun was without any real gun knowledge.

I’m reasonably sure that most guns don’t have any sort of branding on them. The best way to identify a firearm is by sight, different designers and manufacturers have specific styles, in that an AK looks different from an M4, and both are different from a SCAR. Other than visual identification, it’s really a crapshoot.

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**Author:** ![HunterAlpha1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2013, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1922 "2013-12-05T00:29:24Z")

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[quote=“Taraq, post:1919, topic:42”]Mostly irrelevant to the game, but do guns usually have a label on them stating the model/manufacturer? Or do all games just assume you know every kind of gun? I need to know if a character in my fanfic would know what model a gun was without any real gun knowledge.[/quote]are you asking if real guns in real life are stamped with the model/manufacturer’s info? yes, virtually any gun not made in someone’s garage will have the make, model, serial number, manufacturer’s logo, and the caliber of ammunition it is designed to shoot, stamped somewhere on the weapon.

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**Author:** ![Cherry](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/cherry/32/230_2.png) [@Cherry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cherry)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1923 "2013-12-05T00:34:39Z")

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Minnesotah safety manual picture

![](https://www.hunter-ed.com/images/drawings/ammo_datastamp_locations.jpg)

Or rather, SHOULD.

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**Author:** ![jimboblordofeskimos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jimboblordofeskimos/32/2_2.png) [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2013, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1924 "2013-12-05T03:54:03Z")

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Most guns will have their caliber and a serial number that can have make/model info included stamped somewhere on them.

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**Author:** ![Datanazush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/datanazush/32/1055_2.png) [@Datanazush](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Datanazush)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1925 "2013-12-05T04:15:41Z")

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> [@HunterAlpha1](#):
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> are you asking if real guns in real life are stamped with the model/manufacturer’s info? yes, virtually any gun not made in someone’s garage will have the make, model, serial number, manufacturer’s logo, and the caliber of ammunition it is designed to shoot, stamped somewhere on the weapon.

Man, really? All the rifles I’ve seen have mostly been marked with caliber and serial, sometimes a manufacturers name or logo. Although this might be for an entirely different reason.

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**Author:** ![HunterAlpha1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1926 "2013-12-05T06:12:05Z")

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> [@Datanazush](#):
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> [quote=“HunterAlpha1, post:1922, topic:42”]are you asking if real guns in real life are stamped with the model/manufacturer’s info? yes, virtually any gun not made in someone’s garage will have the make, model, serial number, manufacturer’s logo, and the caliber of ammunition it is designed to shoot, stamped somewhere on the weapon.

Man, really? All the rifles I’ve seen have mostly been marked with caliber and serial, sometimes a manufacturers name or logo. Although this might be for an entirely different reason.[/quote]my bad, i wasn’t clear enough.

the make/model number will usually be included in the serial number. the “logo” may just be the manufacturer’s name. then the caliber of course, and if it doesn’t have that then shoot at your own risk!

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**Author:** ![jimboblordofeskimos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jimboblordofeskimos/32/2_2.png) [@jimboblordofeskimos](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jimboblordofeskimos)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2013, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1927 "2013-12-06T08:17:13Z")

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Yah, sorry, I should have been more clear, all that info is usually in the serial number. If its any help 99% of ammo also has its caliber stamped on the base as well.

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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 7, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1928 "2013-12-07T01:30:45Z")

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So which is better? Archery or throwing?

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**Author:** ![AseaHeru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/aseaheru/32/8_2.png) [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1929 "2013-12-07T01:37:20Z")

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Both. Archery is longer range, but you cant bow a grenade.

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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 7, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1930 "2013-12-07T01:39:46Z")

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How hard is it to to train throwing?

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**Author:** ![asdfzxc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/asdfzxc/32/862_2.png) [@asdfzxc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/asdfzxc)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1931 "2013-12-07T01:53:57Z")

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> [@gtaguy](#):
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> How hard is it to to train throwing?

It’s the easiest skill in the game to grind. Just find a rock and throw it until you’re in the double-digits.

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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 7, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1932 "2013-12-07T03:12:34Z")

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> [@AseaHeru](#):
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> Both. Archery is longer range, but you cant bow a grenade.

If only you could shoot gas pumps with incendiary arrows

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**Author:** ![Taraq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@Taraq](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taraq)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1933 "2013-12-07T03:18:05Z")

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> [@timtek](#):
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> The guns I’ve used never had any kind of labeling on them but I’m not an expert and have only shot a few different types.

> [@Datanazush](#):
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> [quote=“Taraq, post:1919, topic:42”]Mostly irrelevant to the game, but do guns usually have a label on them stating the model/manufacturer? Or do all games just assume you know every kind of gun? I need to know if a character in my fanfic would know what model a gun was without any real gun knowledge.

I’m reasonably sure that most guns don’t have any sort of branding on them. The best way to identify a firearm is by sight, different designers and manufacturers have specific styles, in that an AK looks different from an M4, and both are different from a SCAR. Other than visual identification, it’s really a crapshoot.[/quote][quote=“HunterAlpha1, post:1922, topic:42”][quote=“Taraq, post:1919, topic:42”]Mostly irrelevant to the game, but do guns usually have a label on them stating the model/manufacturer? Or do all games just assume you know every kind of gun? I need to know if a character in my fanfic would know what model a gun was without any real gun knowledge.[/quote]are you asking if real guns in real life are stamped with the model/manufacturer’s info? yes, virtually any gun not made in someone’s garage will have the make, model, serial number, manufacturer’s logo, and the caliber of ammunition it is designed to shoot, stamped somewhere on the weapon. [/quote][quote=“jimboblordofeskimos, post:1924, topic:42”]Most guns will have their caliber and a serial number that can have make/model info included stamped somewhere on them.[/quote][quote=“Datanazush, post:1925, topic:42”][quote=“HunterAlpha1, post:1922, topic:42”]are you asking if real guns in real life are stamped with the model/manufacturer’s info? yes, virtually any gun not made in someone’s garage will have the make, model, serial number, manufacturer’s logo, and the caliber of ammunition it is designed to shoot, stamped somewhere on the weapon.[/quote]

Man, really? All the rifles I’ve seen have mostly been marked with caliber and serial, sometimes a manufacturers name or logo. Although this might be for an entirely different reason.[/quote][quote=“HunterAlpha1, post:1926, topic:42”][quote=“Datanazush, post:1925, topic:42”][quote=“HunterAlpha1, post:1922, topic:42”]are you asking if real guns in real life are stamped with the model/manufacturer’s info? yes, virtually any gun not made in someone’s garage will have the make, model, serial number, manufacturer’s logo, and the caliber of ammunition it is designed to shoot, stamped somewhere on the weapon.[/quote]

Man, really? All the rifles I’ve seen have mostly been marked with caliber and serial, sometimes a manufacturers name or logo. Although this might be for an entirely different reason.[/quote]my bad, i wasn’t clear enough.

the make/model number will usually be included in the serial number. the “logo” may just be the manufacturer’s name. then the caliber of course, and if it doesn’t have that then shoot at your own risk! [/quote][quote=“jimboblordofeskimos, post:1927, topic:42”]Yah, sorry, I should have been more clear, all that info is usually in the serial number. If its any help 99% of ammo also has its caliber stamped on the base as well.[/quote]

Thanks everyone! The thread may be re-railed now.

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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 7, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1934 "2013-12-07T03:24:37Z")

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So the alarm lights are your interior lights?

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**Author:** ![timtek](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/timtek/32/103_2.png) [@timtek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/timtek)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2013, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1935 "2013-12-08T05:13:00Z")

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How do you repair a kevlar vest? Sewing doesn’t seem to be working. I do have some kevlar bars or whatever they’re called, just can’t find the right command.

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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 8, 2013, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1936 "2013-12-08T05:14:27Z")

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Use a soldering iron, with some plastic chunks or Kevlar chunks.

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**Author:** ![timtek](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/timtek/32/103_2.png) [@timtek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/timtek)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2013, 5:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1937 "2013-12-08T05:15:09Z")

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Thank you!

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**Author:** ![Grandpuh\_Ty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Grandpuh\_Ty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Grandpuh_Ty)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1938 "2013-12-14T00:25:18Z")

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So I’ve seen people mention a “No Cities Mode” around a couple of times. Is there an option to turn of building spawns or is just playing the game without going into towns and such?

Also, is there a way to select car parts that are lower in the list shown?

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**Author:** ![HunterAlpha1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1939 "2013-12-14T00:28:56Z")

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i don’t know why you would want to play without cities, as that’s where you will find most of your loot and action. but if you absolutely(heh) must have minimum interaction with cities then you can set city size to one(1). that should make it so that “cities” won’t be anything bigger than hamlets.

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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 14, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/1940 "2013-12-14T02:47:45Z")

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> [@HunterAlpha1](#):
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> i don’t know why you would want to play without cities, as that’s where you will find most of your loot and action. but if you absolutely(heh) must have minimum interaction with cities then you can set city size to one(1). that should make it so that “cities” won’t be anything bigger than hamlets.

I call it the ‘little loot challenge’, essentially you go with barely any cities and you have to find most if not all of your guns off military corpses or science corpses.

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