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[quinnr]

Looking through the latest version of the source on Git, it looks like there is some code to make up for the functions missing on Windows systems. Hopefully that means official Windows support will be soon

[Bdthemag]

I can never seem to find hotplates, good thing I usually have a high electronics though so I can just make them. Have I mentioned how much I like the crafting in this game?

Can someone explain to me where to find the stuff to craft even something really basic? I actually haven't crafted anything xD

Generally most of the stuff you need is at a hardware store. The most useful thing you can craft at a low level is the wooden spear. Just get a mop or broom and something sharp and you have an awesome wooden spear which can kill zombies in two hits. Mechanics is the main crafting skill, and by main I mean the most useful stuff. I've only leveled up far enough to make grenades, pipe bombs, and teargas canisters.

[Whales]

I can never seem to find hotplates, good thing I usually have a high electronics though so I can just make them. Have I mentioned how much I like the crafting in this game?

Can someone explain to me where to find the stuff to craft even something really basic? I actually haven't crafted anything xD

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Hit up the library.  Read "Under The Hood", "What's a Transistor", "Cooking on a Budget", "Sew What? Anything!", and "How to Trap Anything" -- this will give you a wide variety of craftables.  To reach the really powerful stuff, you'll need a high enough intelligence to hit the textbooks!
Once you've got the know-how, ingredients and tools can be found in hardware stores, grocery stores, basements, and labs.

[lastverb]

Looking through the latest version of the source on Git, it looks like there is some code to make up for the functions missing on Windows systems. Hopefully that means official Windows support will be soon

Well, you only need pdcurses libs and comment out some timespec/nanopause in ranged to get it to compile. It will still crash a hell lot tho.

[x2yzh9]

Just posting to say great work on the game Whales! You are an awesome coder and programmer and you are a really good dev, obvious by the fact that you post on here and answer questions! Keep up the good work!

[Whales]

Just posting to say great work on the game Whales! You are an awesome coder and programmer and you are a really good dev, obvious by the fact that you post on here and answer questions! Keep up the good work!

Thanks!  I am in fact an extremely amateur and sloppy programmer--cataclysm is my first large project--but I'll take the compliment   As for answering questions, it's thoughtful players with good ideas and a keen eye for what's not-fun, like you guys, that makes game development worth it, so a big thanks to all of you!

[woose1]

How do you use fusion packs?

[Bdthemag]

How do you use fusion packs?

Fusion packs are actually ammo for most energy weapons, if you have a high electronics skill you can turn plutonium into fusion packs. I've only come across 3 energy weapons, but no fusion packs.

[x2yzh9]

I am considering posting a cataclysm thread on Facepunch. Whales, any thoughts? And Quinn do you mind if I use your OP?

[Tnx]

I was also considering posting this over at Reddit/roguelikes.  Quinn do you mind if I copy/paste your op?

[quinnr]

Yeah, it's fine if you guys copy it.

[Whales]

I am considering posting a cataclysm thread on Facepunch. Whales, any thoughts? And Quinn do you mind if I use your OP?

Go for it, like I said more publicity = more motivation to get off my ass and fix stuff

[quinnr]

But then you will be influenced by people other than Bay12. 

How we will we brainwash you into adding magma and stuff if you are able to hear other opinions as well?

[x2yzh9]

Thread posted on Facepunch. Check it out
http://www.facepunch.com/threads/1101976-Cataclysm-A-Zombie-Survival-Roguelike-Alpha?p=30749827#post30749827

[Whales]

But then you will be influenced by people other than Bay12. 

How we will we brainwash you into adding magma and stuff if you are able to hear other opinions as well?

Haha, don't worry, there's already magma.  You can't build moats or pumps or whatever crazy stuff you pro DF players get up to, though.

Thread posted on Facepunch. Check it out
http://www.facepunch.com/threads/1101976-Cataclysm-A-Zombie-Survival-Roguelike-Alpha?p=30749827#post30749827

Cool!  I'll probably have to get an account there too, huh?