# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=27 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [Throwing of Random junk and you; a Primer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/throwing-of-random-junk-and-you-a-primer/18283)
**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/throwing-of-random-junk-and-you-a-primer/18283 "2019-01-23T23:40:04Z")
From- So this topic is a question of items we could throw that do an amount of damage more than the average junk; such as a stick compared to a meat cleaver. These should perhaps not have the same value when used as a … --- ## [Character Sanity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-sanity/18429)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-sanity/18429 "2019-01-21T06:54:41Z")
Does having some ingame Sanity sound like a interesting design? mostly around moral maybe --- ## [Mannequins for the front of clothing stores](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mannequins-for-the-front-of-clothing-stores/2035)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mannequins-for-the-front-of-clothing-stores/2035 "2013-07-01T06:47:00Z")
They could be basic furniture, they have a space on them for clothes, maybe you can find outfits on them like dress clothes, ‘outdoorsy’ with sneakers, cargo shirts, t-shirt, or even a ‘hunting outfit’ with stuff like bo… --- ## [Bathroom needs/bathing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bathroom-needs-bathing/18404)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bathroom-needs-bathing/18404 "2019-01-22T13:55:34Z")
i was thinking mostly as something to just make the game feel more realistic in a way to the player would need to use the bathroom and could take baths or showers. mostly makeshift or old fashon methods but if bases ever… --- ## [Zoning Tools Improviments and Options?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoning-tools-improviments-and-options/18467)
**Author:** [@Fuzzy\_Duck](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fuzzy_Duck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoning-tools-improviments-and-options/18467 "2019-01-21T20:36:25Z")
Hail! I don’t know if it’s supposed to be posted here, but i had some little ideas to improve the automation for those whom like building some personal bases. Using the Zoning tools and creating an “Construction:Plot” … --- ## [Mutations and clothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-and-clothing/18471)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutations-and-clothing/18471 "2019-01-21T16:48:19Z")
on of the things that i have to argue the most with mutations is how they interact with clothing. Mostly that when you craft something like a duster its not built for your form. What i would say is that any player made c… --- ## [Idea about trunks in correlation with various containers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-about-trunks-in-correlation-with-various-containers/18457)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-about-trunks-in-correlation-with-various-containers/18457 "2019-01-20T22:01:34Z")
My idea is connected with the way in which trunks work. In my opinion, putting containers (like a backpack, duffel bag, military rucksack etc) into various trunks should increase their volume. Consequently: An ordinary … --- ## [An alternative to Gasoline](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-alternative-to-gasoline/16985)
**Author:** [@YourCompanionCube](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/YourCompanionCube)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/an-alternative-to-gasoline/16985 "2019-01-20T17:45:04Z")
this video made my mind jump straight to CDDA and just thought i would put the idea out there --- ## [Tweak to sports drink description and enjoyability](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tweak-to-sports-drink-description-and-enjoyability/18235)
**Author:** [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tweak-to-sports-drink-description-and-enjoyability/18235 "2019-01-20T03:23:19Z")
I thought this tweak to the sports drink description to be more correct and setting the enjoyability to 1 instead of -1 is a more accurate representation of gatorade(I assume gatorade since SPAM is also a thing in CDDA).… --- ## [Quest Completion Bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quest-completion-bug/18426)
**Author:** [@Fool](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/quest-completion-bug/18426 "2019-01-19T11:24:16Z")
I’m new to this forum and the game and I started the Jabberwock Quest given to me by some jerk named Mindi. The jabberwock came into sight and Mindi started shooting it. I only had a pocket knife so I tried to run for my… --- ## [New medieval helmet addition suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-medieval-helmet-addition-suggestion/18449)
**Author:** [@Sniperman1109](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sniperman1109)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-medieval-helmet-addition-suggestion/18449 "2019-01-19T09:36:18Z")
I am personally a fan of the European Pig face bascinet helmet and I was wondering if this could possibly be an addition to the game at some point? I am planning on buying one for myself IRL and I want my character to be… --- ## [Ideas for gunfighting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-gunfighting/18439)
**Author:** [@Madnessinabottle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Madnessinabottle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-gunfighting/18439 "2019-01-18T21:24:00Z")
In my most recent play through I had a gunfight. It was rough, I leapt from behind a tree with an SMG set to full auto and I started aiming my shot, just an aimed shot, not careful or precise. The NPC was standing mill… --- ## [The current system for food temperatures is flawed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-current-system-for-food-temperatures-is-flawed/17119)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-current-system-for-food-temperatures-is-flawed/17119 "2019-01-18T14:26:29Z")
Disclaimer: I am don’t know much c++. Anything I say about the code may be wrong. There may be some typos and such in the math too. If it doesn’t seem to make sense it may be wrong. The current temperature system has is… --- ## [Seg Fault on Mac when exiting starting map](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seg-fault-on-mac-when-exiting-starting-map/18397)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/seg-fault-on-mac-when-exiting-starting-map/18397 "2019-01-18T14:09:18Z")
Running 0.8420 on my shiny new Mac Powerbook 2018. Every game I’ve tried so far has crashed as soon as I’ve moved beyond what I’m guessing is the starting Overland map tiles. I haven’t tried a thorough check to see if t… --- ## [Wacky scenario idea: little kid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wacky-scenario-idea-little-kid/17218)
**Author:** [@what](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/what)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wacky-scenario-idea-little-kid/17218 "2019-01-16T21:06:22Z")
i was thinking today what it would be like to be a little kid( like age 5-9 )in the cataclysm, So i came up with this scenario idea. description of the scenario: whats happening? mom and dad just ate our neighbor and hi… --- ## [How about adding health and diet system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-about-adding-health-and-diet-system/18292)
**Author:** [@gearform](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gearform)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-about-adding-health-and-diet-system/18292 "2019-01-16T19:41:48Z")
Player will get fat after eating too much unhealth food or with too much Calorie intake,then VIT and AGL will be changed, so player should keep fit by doing some exercise. To do this, player should go to gym or build som… --- ## [Is there anywhere with an explanation of Vehicle Parts?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-anywhere-with-an-explanation-of-vehicle-parts/15712)
**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-anywhere-with-an-explanation-of-vehicle-parts/15712 "2019-01-16T12:36:45Z")
Is there any way we could get better explanations of what the various car parts do, either in the game itself or on the item browser? Why do I want a wooden bolt rack? Where do I install spiked plating? What does a tele… --- ## [If push comes to shove](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-push-comes-to-shove/17926)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/if-push-comes-to-shove/17926 "2019-01-16T01:10:30Z")
I was clearing out a mansion when I had this idea, and as far as I know it isn’t quite possible: The ability to shove enemies away from you and into another tile. Now, you can push enemies out of a window, which would … --- ## [Appalachian Squid Girl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/appalachian-squid-girl/18350)
**Author:** [@Hof1993](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hof1993)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/appalachian-squid-girl/18350 "2019-01-15T20:42:37Z")
This is my character Maddy Kane. This is only my second attempt at sketching her. Also an external gear loadout as well. Feel free to critique. --- ## [Map Seed - A way to regenrate a new overmap based on a "favorite"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-seed-a-way-to-regenrate-a-new-overmap-based-on-a-favorite/18336)
**Author:** [@Daeros13](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daeros13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-seed-a-way-to-regenrate-a-new-overmap-based-on-a-favorite/18336 "2019-01-14T06:18:05Z")
Would it be possible to have the map RNG set to generate worlds on a pattern, thus making ‘map seeds’ a thing? Would anyone be willing to attempt it? Or would the work involved be just too much at the moment? Just hate … --- ## [Something on encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-on-encumbrance/18343)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-on-encumbrance/18343 "2019-01-13T23:35:18Z")
i was just think a few idea for the encumbrance feature. one i think dexterity would help improve you limit and there would be a over and under level. under raises some stats but mean your going to be wearing little. ove… --- ## [Burning bodies for bones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burning-bodies-for-bones/18345)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burning-bodies-for-bones/18345 "2019-01-14T01:59:17Z")
i think it would be effective if when a body is burned they will drop a cleaned Skeleton(cleaned as in won’t revive) as this Skeleton can be turned in to bones. note zombie bodies with give cleaned tainted Skeleton and g… --- ## [Sorcerer Class/Bionics in general](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sorcerer-class-bionics-in-general/18281)
**Author:** [@Terror](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Terror)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sorcerer-class-bionics-in-general/18281 "2019-01-11T02:14:43Z")
I tried the sorcerer mod class, it was meant to be quite weak but it had a finger-mounted lazer that cost 50 power. Now I was under the impression that because you only basically have 5 shots it would at least 1 shot or… --- ## [Enhanced Hearing CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhanced-hearing-cbm/18217)
**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhanced-hearing-cbm/18217 "2019-01-08T20:02:53Z")
What I expected: Oh hey, some better hearing and hearing protection! I like the sound of hearing protection. What I got: “You think you might have heard the rat in the basement of the house 5 doors down sniff its ass! A… --- ## [A number of Mutation Ideas mixed with a few others](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-number-of-mutation-ideas-mixed-with-a-few-others/16775)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-number-of-mutation-ideas-mixed-with-a-few-others/16775 "2019-01-08T03:48:31Z")
A grouping of ideas mostly based around the in game mutation. With a few extra ideas. A change to how the huge mutation works. I would say this mutation will cause problems with found clothing and vehicles. Crafted ite… --- ## [Drop all during category selection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drop-all-during-category-selection/7019)
**Author:** [@kentable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kentable)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drop-all-during-category-selection/7019 "2019-01-07T10:21:17Z")
So I do quite a bit of OCD packratting when I’m out and about and it’s killing my fingers selecting all of a category after a hard day of scavenging. I know the advanced inventory can speed up some of it but how about wh… --- ## [Aluminum ingots to repair seats? Has this been fixed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aluminum-ingots-to-repair-seats-has-this-been-fixed/18219)
**Author:** [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aluminum-ingots-to-repair-seats-has-this-been-fixed/18219 "2019-01-06T11:43:00Z")
I recently noticed seats require aluminum ingots to repair. I notice a problem in the fact that not a single item in seat construction is made out of aluminum. Wait…I haven’t updated my game in months. Has this been fixe… --- ## [The extremes of vehicle design (and how it's lacking)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-extremes-of-vehicle-design-and-how-its-lacking/15490)
**Author:** [@Hoovytaurus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hoovytaurus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-extremes-of-vehicle-design-and-how-its-lacking/15490 "2019-01-06T05:55:19Z")
So we all know the typical deathmobile setup. Military composite everything, a tank gun or 5, auto laser turrets… but to me, something’s missing. Many versions back there were 15 liter engines, and the mechanics skill we… --- ## [Book morale buffs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/book-morale-buffs/18175)
**Author:** [@Siersha](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Siersha)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/book-morale-buffs/18175 "2019-01-04T22:44:04Z")
I previously asked others whether or not they read books for morale here. It seems the majority of people who uses books use them in the case of an emergency (recovering from too survivor-killer-itis), or simply because… --- ## [Acid Zombies Should Hurt Vehicles that Run into them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-zombies-should-hurt-vehicles-that-run-into-them/18185)
**Author:** [@Human\_Shield](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Human_Shield)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-zombies-should-hurt-vehicles-that-run-into-them/18185 "2019-01-03T20:49:05Z")
Vehicles that run into acid zombies should get damage from the acid slashing. Currently road roller is an infinite zombie killing machine. [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=26) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=28)