# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=15 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [Graken the new wasteland delicacy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graken-the-new-wasteland-delicacy/23291)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graken-the-new-wasteland-delicacy/23291 "2020-04-18T18:07:20Z")
So this idea was sparked by the following tread: https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/graken-give-normal-meat-not-tainted-ahhh-alien/23227 I thought given that all of the other nether creatures either can’t be butcher (… --- ## [Talking To Plants: Interacting With The Triffids](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/talking-to-plants-interacting-with-the-triffids/19109)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/talking-to-plants-interacting-with-the-triffids/19109 "2020-04-17T11:45:51Z")
While I have seen much discussion and lore proposals regarding the Blob and the Fungus, I have not seen much regarding the Triffids. The only threads I’ve seen discussing them are here, and here. From what I have seen, t… --- ## [Add functionality for the stuff in LMOE shelters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-functionality-for-the-stuff-in-lmoe-shelters/23260)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-functionality-for-the-stuff-in-lmoe-shelters/23260 "2020-04-15T21:57:11Z")
It would be neat if you could repair the generator and plumbing systems in the LMOE shelter. Have a working fridge, stove, lights, and the ability to take a hot shower. Maybe even let us recharge batteries. I imagine the… --- ## [Cut(piercing)dmg should not be used against bullet dmg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cut-piercing-dmg-should-not-be-used-against-bullet-dmg/23217)
**Author:** [@bogdanlazy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bogdanlazy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cut-piercing-dmg-should-not-be-used-against-bullet-dmg/23217 "2020-04-12T15:01:14Z")
Bullets do piercing damage and most armor can’t save you 4 round burst from a turret this can be annoying seeing in real life there are vest and armor the can stop 55.6 (most using ceramic or composite plate and yea i on… --- ## [Creating new Professions?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-new-professions/23201)
**Author:** [@Valerij\_Bosch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valerij_Bosch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-new-professions/23201 "2020-04-11T09:30:09Z")
I somehow enjoy to play the “Cute Schoolgirl” Profession and I always tend to mix them into a Gyaru or Kogal for a bit variety for combat runs. Which means I need always to use the Debug command to cheat some items and s… --- ## [An Idea about Tires](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-about-tires/23156)
**Author:** [@Baden\_Baden](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Baden_Baden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-idea-about-tires/23156 "2020-04-08T15:30:15Z")
We joke about cars not having tires. I get that from a game design perspective; it makes sense not to have working cars accessible and cheap. But what if instead of having no wheels, what if we just had flat/punctured ti… --- ## [Weapon-using zombie type?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-using-zombie-type/22878)
**Author:** [@Shadowdweller01](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shadowdweller01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-using-zombie-type/22878 "2020-04-08T13:43:38Z")
Maybe make zombie type that (occasionally) loads wielding melee weapons or tools? Seems like there’s a niche for a high-damage but low-health melee type. And would give a slightly more visible benefit for all those “di… --- ## [Animals revemped](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animals-revemped/23128)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animals-revemped/23128 "2020-04-05T14:04:24Z")
The normal animals of the cataclysm (non-mutant ones) are a little neglected compared to the rest of the game (both in terms of mechanics and lore) being largely forgotten by the community as a whole. Despite that the no… --- ## [Warning for drinking poisonous items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warning-for-drinking-poisonous-items/23121)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/warning-for-drinking-poisonous-items/23121 "2020-04-03T21:20:26Z")
I think we could really use a prompt like eating too much or walking off a ledge because its too easy to accidentally poison yourself. If you’re trying to bulk up during eating it can be especially fatal if you accidenta… --- ## [Winter should effect plant monsters](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-should-effect-plant-monsters/23112)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-should-effect-plant-monsters/23112 "2020-04-03T02:15:21Z")
I’ve been thinking one way to balance the “sporepaclypse” that often occurs when a fungaloid or triffid is left unchecked is that during the winter their movement could be significantly nerfed, or the cold would kill any… --- ## [Npc Drivers? Military Caravan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-drivers-military-caravan/23052)
**Author:** [@Tyranork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tyranork)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-drivers-military-caravan/23052 "2020-03-30T14:53:48Z")
With that ai driver module thing that 'doesn’t? work? is anyone considering the possibility of npcs driving vehicles? I’m really into the idea of you know building a private army and stuff and it’d be pretty nice if I di… --- ## [Thematic Character Options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thematic-character-options/23081)
**Author:** [@Mallowdust](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mallowdust)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/thematic-character-options/23081 "2020-03-29T21:36:03Z")
What if characters could start out being inclined to sports, horror stuff, morally good, etc. in a way that it affects more aspects of their world.(ideally would not require points) ex. Character likes horror stuff, wou… --- ## [Houses missing garden hoses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/houses-missing-garden-hoses/23063)
**Author:** [@bugsniper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bugsniper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/houses-missing-garden-hoses/23063 "2020-03-28T11:12:47Z")
Currently, the only rubber hose I see in a house is part of the fridge. Many houses have a lawn, some even a fruit or vegetable garden. So why not add hoses on the ground or as a piece of furniture? --- ## [Long-term healing and permenant damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-term-healing-and-permenant-damage/23055)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/long-term-healing-and-permenant-damage/23055 "2020-03-27T16:47:11Z")
The health system as it stands now is a little to all or nothing, either you can use your body parts just fine without any penalties regardless of how injured they are or they are immediately broken and completely unusab… --- ## [Can enemies get crippled/debuffed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-enemies-get-crippled-debuffed/23042)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-enemies-get-crippled-debuffed/23042 "2020-03-25T19:23:48Z")
Can (or do they already) enemies receive the same debuffs the Player gets? I’m talking broken limbs, poisoned, blinded, stamina loss, morale effects - all that jazz. Evening the playing field. -Can you break bandits arm… --- ## [Extra Lives thru NPC followers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extra-lives-thru-npc-followers/23026)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extra-lives-thru-npc-followers/23026 "2020-03-24T06:33:34Z")
What if there was an option to switch player control to a npc follower upon death? It’ll be cool to be able to continue playing your game when you die by becoming one of your followers. Mechanics wise, everything you ow… --- ## [Useful source material for homemade weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/useful-source-material-for-homemade-weapons/23030)
**Author:** [@zombiefood](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/zombiefood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/useful-source-material-for-homemade-weapons/23030 "2020-03-20T07:04:01Z")
http://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/big-book-of-homemade-weapons.pdf You’re welcome. --- ## [Modifiable player vision range](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modifiable-player-vision-range/23016)
**Author:** [@Tyranork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tyranork)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/modifiable-player-vision-range/23016 "2020-03-15T22:31:13Z")
Just had a thought that I don’t see much talk about, what if the player vision range could be changed by perception, eye encumbrance, the usage of zooming items? I know that have binos lets you have better landscape view… --- ## [Cryogenic liquid thrower and elemental weaknesses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cryogenic-liquid-thrower-and-elemental-weaknesses/23018)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cryogenic-liquid-thrower-and-elemental-weaknesses/23018 "2020-03-15T20:34:23Z")
The original Blob from the movie has a weakness to low temperatures becoming crystallized and inert when cooled down. Why not add a new cool sci-fi class of weapons based on the flamethrower concept but with a cooling ra… --- ## [Bug Out Bag- The civilian go-bag](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-out-bag-the-civilian-go-bag/23011)
**Author:** [@Gotdamnmiracle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gotdamnmiracle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-out-bag-the-civilian-go-bag/23011 "2020-03-15T18:33:23Z")
Recent events have me thinking about what people stock up on and stache away in emergencies. I was thinking about the go-bag and was curious if the contents could be somewhat randomized (as in pulled from a pool). It w… --- ## [On adding ammo backpacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-adding-ammo-backpacks/23008)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-adding-ammo-backpacks/23008 "2020-03-14T18:26:33Z")
So I finally found a flamethrower (!FUN!) and the sprite in the tileset is pretty cool: It shows the flamethrower itself as well as the pressurized liquid on the back of the character. Except that’s not how it works in … --- ## [So what happened to the Massachusetts data-driven map?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-what-happened-to-the-massachusetts-data-driven-map/22980)
**Author:** [@Pakislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pakislav)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-what-happened-to-the-massachusetts-data-driven-map/22980 "2020-03-13T08:04:45Z")
In this thread there was talk about an exhilarating idea of using real world data bases to generate a near 1 to 1 map of Massachusetts in Cata. I think that would be amazing. Current world generation is working but doesn… --- ## [Glass roof for vehicle and so for greenhouse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glass-roof-for-vehicle-and-so-for-greenhouse/22932)
**Author:** [@Anatariel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Anatariel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/glass-roof-for-vehicle-and-so-for-greenhouse/22932 "2020-03-04T18:38:29Z")
Hi everyone. Newbie here. First of all, thanks for really great and interesting game. Love it so much :heart: Maybe someone suggest earlier, sorry, didnt found that. Maybe it will be a good idea - make glass roof for ve… --- ## [Could it be made so that when eating you stay on the same spot in the menu?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-it-be-made-so-that-when-eating-you-stay-on-the-same-spot-in-the-menu/22855)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-it-be-made-so-that-when-eating-you-stay-on-the-same-spot-in-the-menu/22855 "2020-03-03T05:53:36Z")
It’s a simple thing, but I really dislike when I want to drink some water from a massive list of misc edible nearby me and have to scroll back to it every time I want a second drink. I could just pick it up, I suppose, … --- ## [Profession affects stat maximums on chargen/lowering chargen max stats](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-affects-stat-maximums-on-chargen-lowering-chargen-max-stats/22902)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/profession-affects-stat-maximums-on-chargen-lowering-chargen-max-stats/22902 "2020-03-02T07:10:41Z")
A conversation that ended up happening in this thread So, how does the new archery system work? got me thinking a little bit. It was mentioned how any character on chargen can have 20 strength while being a nerd, which … --- ## [Could it be made so that NPCs don't go so insane when you kindly ask them for supplies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-it-be-made-so-that-npcs-dont-go-so-insane-when-you-kindly-ask-them-for-supplies/22877)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-it-be-made-so-that-npcs-dont-go-so-insane-when-you-kindly-ask-them-for-supplies/22877 "2020-02-28T05:34:30Z")
So, someone asks me to get them a religious book, I simply ask for supplies (not using intimidate) and she says something like: “I’ll beat you so hard anyone that just looks like you will hurt!” Our chat was perfectly f… --- ## [Add 'move' amount to vehicle speed display options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-move-amount-to-vehicle-speed-display-options/22879)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/add-move-amount-to-vehicle-speed-display-options/22879 "2020-02-28T02:27:29Z")
As it stands, the vehicle speed can display as mph, km/h, or tiles a turn. I like tiles a turn, but it’s not descriptive enough, since it doesn’t have any indicator for going 1.5 tiles a turn, or 4.9, or 0.3, etc. I lik… --- ## [Cross-playthrough statistic/info panel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cross-playthrough-statistic-info-panel/22870)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cross-playthrough-statistic-info-panel/22870 "2020-02-27T16:37:35Z")
When you die, you get character statistics regarding days survived, zombies killed, and a couple more things. What if you could look at those statistics combined across every playthrough? This new panel would show up o… --- ## [XCOM alien faction, gear, alien alloy crafting materials etc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xcom-alien-faction-gear-alien-alloy-crafting-materials-etc/22630)
**Author:** [@Zodd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zodd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/xcom-alien-faction-gear-alien-alloy-crafting-materials-etc/22630 "2020-02-26T23:37:38Z")
This could be a mod, I don’t know anything about how to mod; but I think this would be super cool. UFO spawns, sectoids, mutons, alien alloy armor and everything else from XCOM. Besides, we need more aliens to make us mi… --- ## [Stranger Things, as CDDA prelude? (Spoilers for both)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stranger-things-as-cdda-prelude-spoilers-for-both/21574)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stranger-things-as-cdda-prelude-spoilers-for-both/21574 "2020-02-24T22:26:27Z")
I’m currently watching the S3.E6 of Stranger Things, and I have to ask, is it just me or am I watching the prequel to CDDA? Feels an awful lot like The Underside is where the migos and fungus come from. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=14) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=16)