# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=25 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 26 --- ## [Globster-inspired Zed idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/globster-inspired-zed-idea/19244)
**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/globster-inspired-zed-idea/19244 "2019-03-15T23:52:22Z")
Note, this is a basically a big WIP for this, so lots of words ahoy. I wanted to get feedback before going on, for things like lore, feasibility, how stupid of a name Globster is, and how silly the idea is. I’ve got to g… --- ## [Attack types and self inflicting attacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attack-types-and-self-inflicting-attacks/19226)
**Author:** [@Moss\_Jones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Moss_Jones)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attack-types-and-self-inflicting-attacks/19226 "2019-03-15T02:30:20Z")
I was curious to see if anyone knew all the “attack\_type” 's for monster\_attacks. Are they hardcoded and is it possible for monsters to use an attack on themselves, as well as the effects it would cause if used on the p… --- ## [Prompt for certain debug commands](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prompt-for-certain-debug-commands/19209)
**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/prompt-for-certain-debug-commands/19209 "2019-03-14T07:35:15Z")
Hello, In the debug menu, it has two options learn all martial arts and learn all recipes. When mucking about, I found it easy to accidently trigger these two options when I am trying to navigate another menu. Is it po… --- ## [Being able to find/make the irons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-find-make-the-irons/19205)
**Author:** [@Saladofstones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Saladofstones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/being-able-to-find-make-the-irons/19205 "2019-03-14T01:50:28Z")
The halligan bar and the fire ax can be combined into a single unit known as the Irons, which is evidently a common setup for a lot of fire-departments to have. I have no idea how this is used, but I’d imagine that if fo… --- ## [Tire Iron vs. Wrench](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tire-iron-vs-wrench/18968)
**Author:** [@Lesseps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lesseps)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tire-iron-vs-wrench/18968 "2019-03-09T18:33:34Z")
I’m pretty far into my game. Not far enough for blacksmith stuff, but pretty far for vehicles construction. And I still didn’t manage to find a goddamn wrench. Almost every car trunk has a 17" wheel and a lot of trunks h… --- ## [First Impressions: What I missed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-impressions-what-i-missed/19097)
**Author:** [@Cakesicle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cakesicle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-impressions-what-i-missed/19097 "2019-03-08T17:51:23Z")
I’ve been playing the game for the past few days and it’s really been a unique experience for me. I’m not very familiar with these kinds of games and found everything a bit overwhelming at first. The in-game help files… --- ## [Layering of Historical Armor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/layering-of-historical-armor/19112)
**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/layering-of-historical-armor/19112 "2019-03-08T16:20:13Z")
Historical armor in Cataclysm is in a really weird place, with a lot of logical inconsistencies. Granted, armor in Cataclysm has a lot of logical inconsistencies in general (how come nomad gear is made out of a duster bu… --- ## [More Joinable Monster Factions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-joinable-monster-factions/19114)
**Author:** [@Gman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-joinable-monster-factions/19114 "2019-03-08T16:17:15Z")
Edit: I’m new to the forum, so I’m not sure if this should be marked for spoilers since it involves a feature that I’d consider kind of hidden. For now, I’ll just mark it with the spoilers tag. This isn’t a fully fleshe… --- ## [Egg Laying as Female Bird/Lizard mutant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/egg-laying-as-female-bird-lizard-mutant/17285)
**Author:** [@11112](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/11112)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/egg-laying-as-female-bird-lizard-mutant/17285 "2019-03-05T10:59:48Z")
How about idea of egg laying yourself ? (As a female character, with bird or lizard mutations, like in another rogue NetHack) --- ## [Maze Runner "Grievers" and mazes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maze-runner-grievers-and-mazes/19058)
**Author:** [@Solomonome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solomonome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/maze-runner-grievers-and-mazes/19058 "2019-03-05T03:52:46Z")
I thought that adding “Grievers” from the first Maze Runner movie would be a good idea and would fit in Cataclysm. Imagine having giant mazes filled up with these deadly predators, and in the middle of the maze, somethin… --- ## [So will the devs do update for android version (solved)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-will-the-devs-do-update-for-android-version-solved/18509)
**Author:** [@Foxyguard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foxyguard)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/so-will-the-devs-do-update-for-android-version-solved/18509 "2019-03-02T13:05:58Z")
First will the android vwrsion get actually updated? Two:add sandbox mod or console or map editor so we can make like. A map or something what we can play in defense… also is there to repair the radio tower --- ## [Suggestion for cdda about space (solved)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-for-cdda-about-space-solved/18873)
**Author:** [@Foxyguard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foxyguard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-for-cdda-about-space-solved/18873 "2019-03-02T09:33:53Z")
Alright i recoinsider my idea there new idea:just space junk and fallen rockets, and orbital satelites they would cointain scans of big spaces,fictional guns,dangerous weapons but would land in water or near water --- ## [Diversified forests](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diversified-forests/19027)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/diversified-forests/19027 "2019-03-02T00:17:10Z")
I was thinking while trying to find a specific tree among many, perhaps forests needs to be fleshed out. Different forests could have different preferences for wildlife, trees, bushes Having forests diversified on … --- ## [Not enough items dark-craftable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-enough-items-dark-craftable/19025)
**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-enough-items-dark-craftable/19025 "2019-03-01T21:36:29Z")
Making things with your hands is obviously a very tactile exercise. Very fine work like sewing or soldering is obviously something that would require you to be able to see, but boiling water? Filling a charcoal kiln? Ham… --- ## [Killing hostile npcs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-hostile-npcs/19013)
**Author:** [@Hof1993](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hof1993)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/killing-hostile-npcs/19013 "2019-03-01T13:55:39Z")
So after defending myself several times from hostile npcs I keep getting the guilty status. Does killing hostiles still drop moral or could it be the child zombies I kill on the regular? --- ## [Vote on what features you'd like for 0.E!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vote-on-what-features-youd-like-for-0-e/18906)
**Author:** [@Erk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Erk)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vote-on-what-features-youd-like-for-0-e/18906 "2019-03-01T00:46:14Z")
Hey everyone, 0.D is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about the next version. There’s a much longer list of possible features for 0.E that could ever reasonably be included, so I’ve put together a … --- ## [Miscellaneous Minor Ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/miscellaneous-minor-ideas/18697)
**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/miscellaneous-minor-ideas/18697 "2019-02-16T13:57:12Z")
A “Bloodthirsty” advantage that grants morale for kills. A character creation method that removes advantage and disadvantage limits as a midpoint between single-pool and freeform, allowing players to try out some more i… --- ## [Vibrator accident](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vibrator-accident/18974)
**Author:** [@mortaljacket](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mortaljacket)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vibrator-accident/18974 "2019-02-28T00:58:54Z")
So on day my caracter got realy down and i decide to use a vibrator to get the boost on morale. I had an EMP granade in my inventory and while she did her “stuff” it went off. I didnt even knew it was possible stil give… --- ## [Mutations/traits and bionics: Thoughts and rambling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-traits-and-bionics-thoughts-and-rambling/18995)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-traits-and-bionics-thoughts-and-rambling/18995 "2019-02-27T17:07:32Z")
I had some thoughts and looked at the code. Coding this would probably be way too big undertaking for me so I am just putting the thoughts here. Bionics are practically completely hardcoded. They are working based on th… --- ## [Idea: Mutation Locks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-mutation-locks/18987)
**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-mutation-locks/18987 "2019-02-27T09:44:44Z")
The RNG that is mutations is frustrating as it is rewarding. The loss of deterioration can be coupled with the loss of that nifty quick trait. Thus, there should be special mutation locking drugs that prevent a present t… --- ## [A way to write notes in the game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-write-notes-in-the-game/18946)
**Author:** [@mullmuzzler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mullmuzzler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-write-notes-in-the-game/18946 "2019-02-26T16:36:39Z")
I find myself wanting to write down notes in game all the time, such as: things to do loots to retrieve items to craft … etc It can be a game item or a feature like map note. Does anyone want it ? --- ## [Removing Stumps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-stumps/18972)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/removing-stumps/18972 "2019-02-26T16:00:39Z")
How do you remove a tree stump once you’ve cut the tree down? --- ## [Granulity of loot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/granulity-of-loot/18866)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/granulity-of-loot/18866 "2019-02-20T20:27:12Z")
Items you find in the game are often all or nothing and I think making the items more granular could help. Some examples: Armor. You find one full suit of armor and you suddenly go from dying from bites to being able … --- ## ["Bring Back Removed Content" Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bring-back-removed-content-mod/18924)
**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bring-back-removed-content-mod/18924 "2019-02-25T03:26:11Z")
First let me say that I don’t want this to be taken as bitchposting. I’m not trying to change the course of the game’s development or gripe about the direction it’s currently headed. I’m just here to propose what I think… --- ## [Very long range aiming idea. (61+ tiles)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-long-range-aiming-idea-61-tiles/18920)
**Author:** [@Sneaky\_Potato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sneaky_Potato)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/very-long-range-aiming-idea-61-tiles/18920 "2019-02-24T16:50:29Z")
I have a very rough idea of what might be the solution for the github project of expanding the combat engagement/interaction area. Targeting minigame. Basically you aim to the center mass, head, upper limbs or lower li… --- ## [Traits through Skills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/traits-through-skills/18830)
**Author:** [@Heartwawy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heartwawy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/traits-through-skills/18830 "2019-02-23T06:35:14Z")
As the time goes on, the blob alters the bodies of the dead into terrifying new forms, some stronger, some faster, some tougher, all deadlier. However, who’s to say that the player won’t change as well? When a player rea… --- ## [A Idea Board (warning Just for talking about ideas I CAN'T PROGRAM)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-board-warning-just-for-talking-about-ideas-i-cant-program/18894)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-board-warning-just-for-talking-about-ideas-i-cant-program/18894 "2019-02-22T21:35:18Z")
So this is a simple Idea board mostly for discussing some ideas. admiralty more ones i post but anyone is free to post.if you want to talk about a idea please just say the category and number Mutation changes 1 Mutatio… --- ## [Historic weaponry, armor and such discussion/In and Out of game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/historic-weaponry-armor-and-such-discussion-in-and-out-of-game/18863)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/historic-weaponry-armor-and-such-discussion-in-and-out-of-game/18863 "2019-02-20T15:48:45Z")
So, first off I want to mention that I wasn’t sure what category to put this thread in, as it does not souly relate to adding ideas and/or changes to the game, but neither is it just focused are general historic weaponry… --- ## [Should house have innate wiring that we could plug a generator into?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-house-have-innate-wiring-that-we-could-plug-a-generator-into/16386)
**Author:** [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-house-have-innate-wiring-that-we-could-plug-a-generator-into/16386 "2019-02-20T08:59:19Z")
Hacking out a wall and shoving an aborted mutation of a car into it to get power works, but it just feels wrong. If houses had some sort of innate wiring that a generator could be plugged into we could get real fridges u… --- ## [Post Cataclysm Ecosystem Collapse And Rebalance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/post-cataclysm-ecosystem-collapse-and-rebalance/18580)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/post-cataclysm-ecosystem-collapse-and-rebalance/18580 "2019-02-16T13:58:29Z")
To begin, I’m no biologist or ecologist, I’m a mechanical engineer. I have a high school level of education about environmental science, the food chain and the interconnected nature of the ecosystem. That being said, I k… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=24) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=26)