# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=10 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Make arthropods effected by temperature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-arthropods-effected-by-temperature/25576)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-arthropods-effected-by-temperature/25576 "2021-01-03T12:34:31Z")
The current rework of insects and spiders got me thinking. How else can we make arthropods more interesting? And then I realized that while they are supposed to be cold-blooded both in real life and lore wise (can’t be s… --- ## [Improved filter on debug spawn item and / or additional catalogues in item browser](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-filter-on-debug-spawn-item-and-or-additional-catalogues-in-item-browser/25612)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improved-filter-on-debug-spawn-item-and-or-additional-catalogues-in-item-browser/25612 "2021-01-03T09:31:48Z")
So I was all fired up to go through the complete list of ‘OTHER’ items and see which (like the ‘pipe cleaner’) should, IMO, actually be TOOLS. Only it looks like you can’t use “c:other” in the / filter of the Debug spaw… --- ## [Blaze Industries - cargo shelving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blaze-industries-cargo-shelving/25587)
**Author:** [@Asmitha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Asmitha)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blaze-industries-cargo-shelving/25587 "2021-01-02T04:55:21Z")
Hello coud the person that maintains this mod update the recepture to ether give 2k volume or( what i woud prefer) cut cargo carriers requaierments to 2 and cut overall weight of the part to 190kg? Woud apriciet this cha… --- ## [Does anyone think a SCP Mod/Total Conversion would be cool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-think-a-scp-mod-total-conversion-would-be-cool/24705)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anyone-think-a-scp-mod-total-conversion-would-be-cool/24705 "2020-12-29T15:55:48Z")
It would be cool to see a SCP themed mod with custom monsters, items, NPCs and professions. Like a SCP total conversion mod. It would be a lot of work, but I can help with the lore/story. I’m a pretty decent writer. Any… --- ## [Weight gain / loss](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-gain-loss/25540)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weight-gain-loss/25540 "2020-12-28T19:25:32Z")
So, as someone who has had some vague experience of ‘real life’, has anyone else noticed that in CDDA you can bounce between ‘overweight’ and ‘normal’ several times a day? This isn’t really very (wait for it) realistic. … --- ## [Adding Mortars to the game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-mortars-to-the-game/25520)
**Author:** [@Havis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Havis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-mortars-to-the-game/25520 "2020-12-22T07:23:05Z")
Currently, the only viable way of destroying a small city without putting yourself in danger is by the use of a missile silo, which is hard to find, and sometimes unusable without enough computer knowledge. That or you c… --- ## [Pneumatic Bolt Driver rework/restoration](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pneumatic-bolt-driver-rework-restoration/24492)
**Author:** [@harison86](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/harison86)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pneumatic-bolt-driver-rework-restoration/24492 "2020-12-21T09:46:35Z")
https://www.crosman.com/airguns/airbow/pioneer-airbow This is the Pioneer Airbow. It uses compressed air to fire arrows and can fire up to 8 shots with consistent velocity before needing to be refilled. This might so… --- ## [Make the player enjoy the world around them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-the-player-enjoy-the-world-around-them/25535)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-the-player-enjoy-the-world-around-them/25535 "2020-12-21T03:56:56Z")
Just a little idea I had for immersion to make your character feel more a little more alive: If your character is waiting around while the sun is shining they should take a moment to enjoy the sun and get a small morale… --- ## [Make healing cost calories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-healing-cost-calories/25510)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-healing-cost-calories/25510 "2020-12-21T03:47:27Z")
Currently one of the most broken and unrealistic things in cataclysm has to be the healing rate. I know that it used to be more broken as you just regain your entire health bar on limbs via a night’s sleep. This has been… --- ## [Using a stepladder, plank, wooden panel, metal sheets, etc. to bridge a 1-tile gap between buildings?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-a-stepladder-plank-wooden-panel-metal-sheets-etc-to-bridge-a-1-tile-gap-between-buildings/25512)
**Author:** [@DairyFarmofDeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DairyFarmofDeath)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-a-stepladder-plank-wooden-panel-metal-sheets-etc-to-bridge-a-1-tile-gap-between-buildings/25512 "2020-12-15T09:32:54Z")
Activate on a ledge to create a plank/ladder bridge. Can only be used on ledges and doesn’t create ledges of its own, to avoid players spamming an infinite protruding bridge. High chance of falling off while walking acr… --- ## [Ridiculous concept idea, you should prolly just ignore me rn lmao. For serious this idea is defunct. creative juices only, no real concept here](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ridiculous-concept-idea-you-should-prolly-just-ignore-me-rn-lmao-for-serious-this-idea-is-defunct-creative-juices-only-no-real-concept-here/24152)
**Author:** [@Tyranork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tyranork)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ridiculous-concept-idea-you-should-prolly-just-ignore-me-rn-lmao-for-serious-this-idea-is-defunct-creative-juices-only-no-real-concept-here/24152 "2020-12-14T15:08:31Z")
So uh. What if we shrank down the tiles… so that the smallest tile would be the size of a rat since that’s the smallest ‘enemy’ I can think of in game besides fish. Ridiculous! Stupid! I know! But speculation and random… --- ## [New England Critters (None left worth adding?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-england-critters-none-left-worth-adding/25446)
**Author:** [@xerenogan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xerenogan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-england-critters-none-left-worth-adding/25446 "2020-12-14T15:05:33Z")
Until recently I’ve been mostly just reading and not participating, but after giving a couple very small contributions through discord, it made me want to contribute something more substantial. This lead me to float an i… --- ## [Mattress aren’t for comfort?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mattress-aren-t-for-comfort/25001)
**Author:** [@SilverWheatgrass](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SilverWheatgrass)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mattress-aren-t-for-comfort/25001 "2020-12-14T15:00:01Z")
It’s a bit of a bummer that you cant sleep on plain ol’ mattresses and instead the game wants you to go trough the trouble of building bed. Made me sad considering that I lugged down a huge matress all the way to my for… --- ## [Ability to make auto-reports on desolate vehicles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-make-auto-reports-on-desolate-vehicles/24271)
**Author:** [@Arne\_Holmen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arne_Holmen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-make-auto-reports-on-desolate-vehicles/24271 "2020-12-12T23:56:01Z")
You just found a vehicle far from your home which you’ve taken interest in repairing. You head back home for equipment and forgot what to take with you to the damaged vehicle. say if you have some writing-equipment with… --- ## [A simple idea on skill progression involving both theory and practice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-simple-idea-on-skill-progression-involving-both-theory-and-practice/25462)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Sannikov](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Alexander_Sannikov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-simple-idea-on-skill-progression-involving-both-theory-and-practice/25462 "2020-12-04T23:22:47Z")
Problem: In cataclysm, one can learn skills by either spamming crafting or by reading books. In reality, you can learn theory by reading and practice things by doing, but in order to get actually good at something, you … --- ## [I've been thinking... (inventory shenanigans)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ive-been-thinking-inventory-shenanigans/25460)
**Author:** [@zantanzuken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zantanzuken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 5:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ive-been-thinking-inventory-shenanigans/25460 "2020-12-04T05:42:34Z")
now, i have no idea how this would/could be coded up, but i feel like there should be a button in game that allows your character to ‘shuffle’ their inventory, placing all the appropriate items in the appropriate slots… … --- ## [You know what'd be cool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-know-whatd-be-cool/25453)
**Author:** [@Sperg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sperg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/you-know-whatd-be-cool/25453 "2020-12-03T05:53:09Z")
More inter-species conflict. I was on a run recently where i was infected and needed to head into the nearby town, into one of the doctors offices to look for antibiotics. It was early in the run, in the middle of the … --- ## [On Skills and Focus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-skills-and-focus/25450)
**Author:** [@miolian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/miolian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-skills-and-focus/25450 "2020-12-03T02:53:09Z")
This is a proposed overhaul for gaining skills in C:DDA. Current Problems: Slower skill-gain, but without increasing the time spent reading books. Grinding skills by repetition is quite easy. The interesting part of g… --- ## [Reaching California - how to change refugee center spawning distance?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reaching-california-how-to-change-refugee-center-spawning-distance/25422)
**Author:** [@hanszc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hanszc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reaching-california-how-to-change-refugee-center-spawning-distance/25422 "2020-11-30T14:55:03Z")
Hi I have simple idea. Right now Refugee Center spawns in around 1-2 miles from player, so anyone can just walk to it in about 15 minutes. Can we somehow change that value to lets say 2000 miles - around 128.000 overv… --- ## [Saved preconfigured multi zone profiles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saved-preconfigured-multi-zone-profiles/25387)
**Author:** [@Sperg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sperg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saved-preconfigured-multi-zone-profiles/25387 "2020-11-26T22:04:26Z")
Instead of needing to place down 20 or so different zones every new base, or every new run, it’d be cool if after making a multi zone setup that we could place a zone over the whole thing to save it like a preconfigured … --- ## [Earth knocked into different orbit (Thought experiment)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/earth-knocked-into-different-orbit-thought-experiment/25361)
**Author:** [@grenz1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grenz1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/earth-knocked-into-different-orbit-thought-experiment/25361 "2020-11-26T12:35:58Z")
I remember a few builds back, there was a bug where frozen liquids in containers would “explode” dropping it’s contents. But, it started me thinking about cataclysms scenarios that have been portrayed in modern doomsday… --- ## [Dogs that act like NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogs-that-act-like-npcs/24077)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dogs-that-act-like-npcs/24077 "2020-11-26T11:15:47Z")
My idea is to create a dog NPC. I love the possibility of having a dog companion, although I found it impossible to do. Friendly dogs do not want to follow the player. A dog whistle should help but in reality it does not… --- ## [Cataclysm's Current Level of Difficulty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysms-current-level-of-difficulty/22806)
**Author:** [@Toasters\_4Life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Toasters_4Life)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysms-current-level-of-difficulty/22806 "2020-11-26T10:13:10Z")
Right, first post here and I’m not positive if this is the right place to post. Move it if it isn’t. I’m currently playing experimental and most of what I’m about to say is experience from the experimental updates for th… --- ## [Field base camp adjustments](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/field-base-camp-adjustments/24924)
**Author:** [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/field-base-camp-adjustments/24924 "2020-11-26T09:45:21Z")
I’ve almost upgraded a field base camp as far as it will go in 0.E2 stable, and while I like the concept a lot, there are a number of things I’m unhappy with and would like to change However, my knowledge of the structur… --- ## [Adrenaline for everyone! (traits)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adrenaline-for-everyone-traits/25368)
**Author:** [@0x91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/0x91)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adrenaline-for-everyone-traits/25368 "2020-11-25T23:41:39Z")
It would be natural to fall into a combat state during danger and without the High Adrenaline (HA) trait, because by default we have a character with working kidneys/adrenal glands; in addition, the name HA itself sugges… --- ## [Unarmed damage from armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-damage-from-armor/25317)
**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unarmed-damage-from-armor/25317 "2020-11-24T05:41:15Z")
Do things like gauntlets add damage to your unarmed strikes? I’ve read contradictory things. If they don’t, they should! :grinning: Shane --- ## [Should Autoclaves use storage batteries?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-autoclaves-use-storage-batteries/25297)
**Author:** [@Acolyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Acolyte)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-autoclaves-use-storage-batteries/25297 "2020-11-18T08:07:33Z")
So, while raiding a lab, I found an autoclave and quickly found that I couldn’t power the thing. You need a Plutonium Heavy Battery for even one use. While continuing to explore I found a Vacuum Oven. This is smaller tha… --- ## [Modular traps/devices?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modular-traps-devices/24618)
**Author:** [@Da\_Blacraven](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Da_Blacraven)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modular-traps-devices/24618 "2020-11-17T02:18:09Z")
I had this idea of traps, sure you can make some in the current game, but what if how the trap worked and what it did was up for the player? Want a remote detonated grenade? or perhaps a molotov landmine, or maybe a blo… --- ## [Weariness affects combat to much](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weariness-affects-combat-to-much/25272)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weariness-affects-combat-to-much/25272 "2020-11-16T23:56:35Z")
So how does weariness exactly work? Becease there seem to be two massive problems with it. The first is that it seems to affect combat a lot. And it does so in a clearly unrealistic way. If you get to very weary you slo… --- ## [Ideas discussion, Extra dimensions and Faction territories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-discussion-extra-dimensions-and-faction-territories/25288)
**Author:** [@Petrol\_jelly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Petrol_jelly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-discussion-extra-dimensions-and-faction-territories/25288 "2020-11-16T19:56:40Z")
I’d like to talk about two pretty interesting topics, Territories and Extra dimensions. To start I’d like to talk about the border friction issue with the game world factions. I personally have some conflicts over how s… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=9) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=11)