Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!

Rot · 2015-11-08T15:03:07.000Z

Catfoodbob:

how do you get the recipe for dynamite

You can get it from a book called "Advanced Physical Chemistry"
Pretty sure there’sothers, but that’s the one off the top of my head.

Easily found in labs, just gotta look around a bit.

Azrad · 2015-11-08T15:45:40.000Z

Rot:

[quote=“Catfoodbob, post:11400, topic:42”]how do you get the recipe for dynamite

You can get it from a book called "Advanced Physical Chemistry"
Pretty sure there’sothers, but that’s the one off the top of my head.

Easily found in labs, just gotta look around a bit.[/quote]

It might also be in the alternate version of the AAA Guide.

Random_dragon · 2015-11-08T16:06:50.000Z

Hmm. Odd question. Can anyone point me to where the source assigns a faction to the random mugger NPCs? :V

Coolthulhu · 2015-11-08T16:15:04.000Z

Random_dragon:

Hmm. Odd question. Can anyone point me to where the source assigns a faction to the random mugger NPCs? :V

npc::pick_talk_topic

if (personality.aggression > 0) {
  if (op_of_u.fear * 2 < personality.bravery && personality.altruism < 0)
   return "TALK_MUG";

So, it doesn’t assign factions to muggers, but mugging to aggressive and selfish NPCs.

Random_dragon · 2015-11-08T16:24:46.000Z

Ah, I see. I’m guessing if they’d been assigned the bandit faction, they’d attack of sight, so it makes sense. ;w;

Dampe · 2015-11-08T19:14:17.000Z

How do I properly install a headlight?
They’re always facing off at an angle! D:

Random_dragon · 2015-11-08T19:17:18.000Z

[quote=“Dampe, post:11406, topic:42”]How do I properly install a headlight?
They’re always facing off at an angle! D:[/quote]

After it officially installs, it asks you to choose facing direction. Then you get zoomed over to the square it’s installed at, and can move a selector around with the movement keys. Move around a bit to describe the desired angle you want the light to face, then hit enter. o3o

Noctifer · 2015-11-08T19:18:59.000Z

Is there a way either in mapgen or npc.json to make sure custom npcs don’t wander from their spawn zones?

Random_dragon · 2015-11-08T19:44:04.000Z

Noctifer:

Is there a way either in mapgen or npc.json to make sure custom npcs don’t wander from their spawn zones?

If a monster blunders into their line of sight, they’ll go nuts anyway, so careful map design is your main weapon. To keep them from wandering off of their own accord though…it seems attitude of 0 should ensure they stand around.

Zireael · 2015-11-08T20:09:59.000Z

Any way to change character sex after game starts? Or should I just pretend it is the correct one?

Random_dragon · 2015-11-08T20:10:58.000Z

Zireael:

Any way to change character sex after game starts? Or should I just pretend it is the correct one?

Save editing might be an option, lemme check.

EDIT: Yeah. Go to your save folder, look for what should be the only .SAV (not .GSAV) file in there. Open the file with Notepad, Wordpad, whatever and search for the word “male” and you’ll find a true/false setting in the player data.

Dampe · 2015-11-08T20:31:55.000Z

How do I plant, farm, grow things, etc?

Random_dragon · 2015-11-08T20:41:17.000Z

Dampe:

How do I plant, farm, grow things, etc?

Start with seeds and a shovel or hoe. Dig up mounts of dirt, then examine them. Unless the season is too cold for farming, you’ll be prompted to plant.

Noctifer · 2015-11-08T20:45:14.000Z

On the overmap_terrain.json, how does the mondensity affect monster spawns?

Pyrite · 2015-11-08T21:59:39.000Z

Random_dragon:

Start with seeds and a shovel or hoe. Dig up mounts of dirt, then examine them. Unless the season is too cold for farming, you’ll be prompted to plant.

I’m playing a 91 day season game, and I’m about halfway through spring with no ability to plant. When should I expect to be able to start planting?

Random_dragon · 2015-11-08T22:05:44.000Z

Not sure, but if it doesn’t warm up by the end of the season, summer at least better be warm enough. ._.

Taraq · 2015-11-08T22:35:11.000Z

Did butchering for CBMs get a serious nerf? Or is that just my survival skill? I was getting stuff from ~90% of shockers, the 10% being those that only gave broken bionics, but now I’m getting stuff from maybe 1/5.

Eric · 2015-11-09T01:01:51.000Z

What is the best combination of parts to build a “generator”?

-What kind of alternator should I use?

-What kind of engine should I use?

-Does frame matter?

Azrad · 2015-11-09T01:20:02.000Z

A series of solar panels and storage batteries should work well enough. Enough solar panels and you’re not gonna worry about losing energy anytime soon. As I recall gasoline and diesel engines produce noise even if you’re just using them as generators.

Random_dragon · 2015-11-09T01:51:45.000Z

You can also build a stationary bike, never tried it myself. :V