# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=26 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [Can you pick up frozen liquids?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-pick-up-frozen-liquids/16554)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-you-pick-up-frozen-liquids/16554 "2019-02-16T21:30:16Z")
BOTTOM TEXT BECAUSE WHY NOT. (this is the body) --- ## [Rainwater Catch & Funnels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rainwater-catch-funnels/10312)
**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rainwater-catch-funnels/10312 "2019-02-16T04:29:43Z")
Ok, I have a question about these. I don’t really understand the current implementation of them. I understand they are a funnel setup in the rain… This would catch very little. A raincoat/poncho would work. Sheet Met… --- ## [New Building Idea: Nightclub/Infested Nightclub](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-building-idea-nightclub-infested-nightclub/18645)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-building-idea-nightclub-infested-nightclub/18645 "2019-02-14T03:17:01Z")
So, I’ve played several games which had some pretty epic fights that took place in a nightclub or similar establishment. Such a structure might be worthy of inclusion in CDDA. I was thinking they might spawn in cities o… --- ## [My multiplayer idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-multiplayer-idea/18761)
**Author:** [@Solomonome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solomonome)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-multiplayer-idea/18761 "2019-02-13T14:50:31Z")
Hi there everyone, I’ve already seen people write about this, but I was wondering if it was ever going to happen. Will DDA ever have a multiplayer mode? I know it’s turn-based and the best way to do it was to send the … --- ## [Driving without cruise control](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-without-cruise-control/18768)
**Author:** [@MaxTKOA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MaxTKOA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-without-cruise-control/18768 "2019-02-12T03:07:43Z")
I recently tried driving in an experimental that’s a few days old without cruise control, because I’ve been trying out different styles of driving. The main problem is acceleration. Most of the time, accelerating from 25… --- ## [Furniture packing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/furniture-packing/18737)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/furniture-packing/18737 "2019-02-10T14:16:40Z")
So how does the ability of “pack” furniture. this is mostly turning a draggable furniture in to a item so you can bring them up floors they would still be very heavy and have no logical way to store them its just somethi… --- ## [Idea for learning json: glass products](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-learning-json-glass-products/18721)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-for-learning-json-glass-products/18721 "2019-02-09T04:42:38Z")
I saw a post somewhere about how all of these “here’s an idea” posts are kind of useless since contributors tend to have their own ideas, and it occurs to me once again that I have the time and energy to consider contrib… --- ## [Some crafting related ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-crafting-related-ideas/18710)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-crafting-related-ideas/18710 "2019-02-07T19:08:44Z")
OK so some new builds to help with storage for crafting ingots solid compact version of meltable items metals glass and plastic (yes they melt plastic in to holds) heavy but compact taking little space. smelter the ma… --- ## [The Jank That Is Morale](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-jank-that-is-morale/18640)
**Author:** [@VIVIT](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/VIVIT)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-jank-that-is-morale/18640 "2019-02-05T20:12:34Z")
I think we can all agree that the morale mechanics in Cataclysm are handled pretty awkwardly. No matter what we do, representing something as nuanced and complex as mood with a single quantitative value will be at least … --- ## [A Question of Sense](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-of-sense/18646)
**Author:** [@Invalid\_Username](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Invalid_Username)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-question-of-sense/18646 "2019-02-05T00:30:59Z")
I recently finished a survivalist-start playthrough (ants ate me, was wearing chitin armor made from BEES, shit was embarassing). and it raised some questions. Recipe questions, mostly. For instance, why can I learn auto… --- ## [Zoom while looking around](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoom-while-looking-around/18680)
**Author:** [@crazykiddeath](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/crazykiddeath)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoom-while-looking-around/18680 "2019-02-04T16:48:59Z")
A small thing so it isn’t really an issue but would it be possible to make it so you can zoom while looking around? It wouldn’t be really anything more then a quality of life feature so I wouldn’t expect it to be high on… --- ## [Static NPCs in some military vehicles/tanks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-in-some-military-vehicles-tanks/18677)
**Author:** [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/static-npcs-in-some-military-vehicles-tanks/18677 "2019-02-04T12:35:34Z")
If I’m not wrong, it might be lore friendly to, at the least, find some hideaway survivor or soldier inside a tank rarely within the first week or two. That could be an interesting element to salvaging cannons and shells… --- ## [3d tileset plans](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3d-tileset-plans/18424)
**Author:** [@Stone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stone)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/3d-tileset-plans/18424 "2019-01-30T22:08:02Z")
I’ve decided to start making a 3d tileset using magicavoxel in preparation of anyone making 3d tiles a thing, the benefits of me using magicavoxel means I can also export them to 2d and isometric 2d as well, this is gonn… --- ## [Opinions on a possible new Appearance system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opinions-on-a-possible-new-appearance-system/18549)
**Author:** [@Fris0uman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fris0uman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/opinions-on-a-possible-new-appearance-system/18549 "2019-02-03T23:12:58Z")
So this PR https://github.com/CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA/pull/27821 aim to add more comestic trait in the core game and make them available to NPCs. This feeds into something I ve been thinking about in the past month : … --- ## [Joke weapons for fun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joke-weapons-for-fun/18603)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joke-weapons-for-fun/18603 "2019-02-03T10:56:48Z")
So joke weapons are mostly silly weapons that somehow work and may work well, but still look so silly. think dead rising level of weird note would still work they just look like they shouldn’t. and yes this is a idea boa… --- ## [More military vehicle's because REASONS](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-military-vehicles-because-reasons/18658)
**Author:** [@Turtleoverlord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtleoverlord)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-military-vehicles-because-reasons/18658 "2019-02-02T21:11:24Z")
I got some ideas for me military vehicle’s do yeah JLTV:(Humvee sized) Bigger, more resistant,faster and heavier Humvee Comes with a UPS,2 cargo spaces,2 normal trunks,5 seats and 1 random turret mount More expensiv… --- ## [Aircraft In Game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aircraft-in-game/17669)
**Author:** [@Jim-Nixon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jim-Nixon)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aircraft-in-game/17669 "2019-02-02T21:05:58Z")
I know aircraft have been suggested many times before, and that the same answer has been given (wait for z-levels), but I’ve come up with an idea for aircraft mechanics if they’re ever added in game. In an old MUD (multi… --- ## [Farming Changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming-changes/18631)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/farming-changes/18631 "2019-02-01T19:17:33Z")
one problem i see is well. you can’t do any farming outside set season. know personaly not only would i say you can plant at any point i also say there should be season crops. Know this work mostly as a grows in that sea… --- ## [A place for an Animal Handling Skill?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-place-for-an-animal-handling-skill/17792)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-place-for-an-animal-handling-skill/17792 "2019-02-01T18:46:25Z")
Could there be a place for an Animal Handling skill? You can tame, and have pets, but as far as I’m aware they are just friendly animals that hang around you. What if by adding in an Animal skill of sorts, it not only go… --- ## [How would a player cause bleed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-would-a-player-cause-bleed/18614)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-would-a-player-cause-bleed/18614 "2019-01-31T18:55:23Z")
I know enemies have attacks that can make the player bleed and can also make other monsters bleed but what can the player do to make anything bleed? --- ## [RPG Mode for Cataclysm?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rpg-mode-for-cataclysm/18612)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rpg-mode-for-cataclysm/18612 "2019-01-31T08:03:37Z")
so basically im having this some sort of wish to play Cataclysm in a similar way like open world RPG game, where killing zombies, crafting stuff and completing quest grant you XP and when you level up your skill (mainly … --- ## [Energy ideas to keep your gear running](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/energy-ideas-to-keep-your-gear-running/18553)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/energy-ideas-to-keep-your-gear-running/18553 "2019-01-31T02:57:23Z")
so for some ideas on how to make more energy. steam generator. water mill. wind mill. note wind makes the least amount of power water the middle amount and steam makes the most. hand crank. the lowest amount of power ge… --- ## [Possible method to balance CBMs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-method-to-balance-cbms/18554)
**Author:** [@Admiral-Wily](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Admiral-Wily)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/possible-method-to-balance-cbms/18554 "2019-01-30T15:40:00Z")
I’ve been thinking of a possible way to balance CBMs and this is what I came up with. Instead of using power storage for CBMs we instead use a for arguments sake let’s say a Biomass reactor\* to power CBMs. It would wor… --- ## [Poison use vs zombies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poison-use-vs-zombies/18458)
**Author:** [@darktoes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/darktoes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/poison-use-vs-zombies/18458 "2019-01-30T15:06:09Z")
--- ## [Localized weather and special weather effects](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/localized-weather-and-special-weather-effects/5604)
**Author:** [@JimQuaid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JimQuaid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/localized-weather-and-special-weather-effects/5604 "2019-01-29T17:00:50Z")
In my other thread, which wasn’t all that well received by the people with da power of coding and merging another interesting idea came about: \[quote=“Sean Mirrsen, post:34, topic:5561”\]I think what we need is actual we… --- ## [Atomic Refrigerator?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-refrigerator/18309)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/atomic-refrigerator/18309 "2019-01-29T13:48:46Z")
I think a refrigerator powered by plutonium cells would be a nice addition. Maybe have a variant of the FoodCo Kitchen Buddy that takes UPS charge or plutonium cells. It would be great for food preservation, assuming you… --- ## [Changes to Butchery or at least some ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changes-to-butchery-or-at-least-some-ideas/18559)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changes-to-butchery-or-at-least-some-ideas/18559 "2019-01-27T20:30:26Z")
So i was thinking on some aspects of Butchery. And i felt it would work better if it was orginized like this. Quick, Full,Field dress, dissect, and quarter. with it being set in to group quick is the faster sloppy versi… --- ## [Base lighting so you can see](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/base-lighting-so-you-can-see/18516)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/base-lighting-so-you-can-see/18516 "2019-01-24T15:42:46Z")
o think some sytems to better light up a building would be nice. some ideas are torches. placed torchest. the most basic lighting for a base basically the torch item placed on a wall. has to be completely replaced when … --- ## [Personality Overlays for Robots/Hacked Robots](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personality-overlays-for-robots-hacked-robots/18532)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/personality-overlays-for-robots-hacked-robots/18532 "2019-01-24T13:58:08Z")
So I made a thread recently about adding more functions to the control laptop. One of the things I had an idea about later after someone mentioned adding the ability to give robots and turrets names, was giving them a pe… --- ## [A idea for doors. Shooting slot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-for-doors-shooting-slot/18524)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-for-doors-shooting-slot/18524 "2019-01-24T13:18:22Z")
a Idea for doors a slot carved out for shooting through this lets you make door traps (shotgun right to the slot and trigger outside the door) [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=25) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=27)