# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=3 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Tshirt "armguard"?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tshirt-armguard/28410)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tshirt-armguard/28410 "2022-12-10T12:29:54Z")
Its mostly gonna be a last-ditch effort style of kit, or maybe a starter armguard when you really need it then and there when you only got a knife or anything else without a blocking tech. 'Cuz I only now noticed that un… --- ## [Faction: A benign religious sect](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-a-benign-religious-sect/19668)
**Author:** [@monny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/monny)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faction-a-benign-religious-sect/19668 "2022-12-05T23:27:48Z")
Having taken a look at this GitHub I thought I’d expand on the idea a bit, even though it wouldn’t be a big faction. In theory I’d like to take a stab at creating the NPCs, but a) I’m lazy and b) I’ve only skimmed the NP… --- ## [Military Police profession](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-police-profession/28382)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/military-police-profession/28382 "2022-12-03T13:29:19Z")
The Military Police profession. Somehow I liked to play the cop and the soldier a lot, and just thought why not combine them? Might have some similar skills to the regular police officers, maybe some improved gun know-h… --- ## [Derail abiut gun rarity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/derail-abiut-gun-rarity/28368)
**Author:** [@je55eah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/je55eah)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/derail-abiut-gun-rarity/28368 "2022-12-03T04:34:57Z")
The setting seems to be the USA. Why isn’t there an average of ten guns per house? I can accept that all the ammo has been spent, but we should have piles of guns. And when there are piles of guns and only pocketfuls of … --- ## [More specific repair kits?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-specific-repair-kits/28391)
**Author:** [@Scringis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Scringis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-specific-repair-kits/28391 "2022-12-02T05:03:40Z")
Heyo, was thinking about some things relating to the game, and I was wondering about something. From what I remember, there’s really only a few tools which also have the ability to repair (tailor’s kit, misc repair kit, … --- ## [Improving Interface Clarity (Qualities)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improving-interface-clarity-qualities/28384)
**Author:** [@gilbro](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gilbro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/improving-interface-clarity-qualities/28384 "2022-11-30T03:22:26Z")
I posted this originally to the Dev discord and it was suggested I open a thread here. I’ve been thinking about ways to add more information clarity and lower the cognitive load expected of players. One of the elements I… --- ## [A toggleable option to prioritize blocking over dodging](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-toggleable-option-to-prioritize-blocking-over-dodging/28374)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-toggleable-option-to-prioritize-blocking-over-dodging/28374 "2022-11-27T19:01:38Z")
I just wish there was something that I can do to set my character to attempt blocking first before dodging so I can reserve my dodge tokens for things like zombie grabs, and in the Dark Skies mod when I keep getting Slam… --- ## [Why are the trees so low?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-are-the-trees-so-low/28314)
**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-are-the-trees-so-low/28314 "2022-11-26T21:12:17Z")
Perhaps, since I don’t know much about the wildlife of the place from which the sample for the cataclysm was taken, but why are the trees so small in the game? I mean… they do not even reach the second Z level, whereas a… --- ## [Weird disengenuous derail about setting fluidity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-disengenuous-derail-about-setting-fluidity/28367)
**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-disengenuous-derail-about-setting-fluidity/28367 "2022-11-24T09:54:06Z")
I think it is a fundamentally wrong approach to think what’s “possible”. It’s scifi. Anything the writer wants is possible. You can just retcon in ancient astronauts or a secret supertech human faction, if you choose to.… --- ## [Fashionable wolf skull helmet, and maybe more fancier armours?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fashionable-wolf-skull-helmet-and-maybe-more-fancier-armours/28371)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fashionable-wolf-skull-helmet-and-maybe-more-fancier-armours/28371 "2022-11-24T09:20:29Z")
Most fashionable clothings and armours seems pretty basic and doesn’t offer much protection. I dunno what the criteria is for considering an item to be fashionable to wear, but I feel like the wolf skull helmet, and many… --- ## [Some upgrade to survivor variants of packs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-upgrade-to-survivor-variants-of-packs/28366)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-upgrade-to-survivor-variants-of-packs/28366 "2022-11-23T00:57:08Z")
I was thinking if it’ll be plausible for the survivor packs to get the ability to attach accessory containers like the MOLLE ones which is an ingredient in some of them. Maybe even have some further survivor variants of … --- ## [Weapon Damage and Weapon Preferences](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-damage-and-weapon-preferences/28362)
**Author:** [@je55eah](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/je55eah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weapon-damage-and-weapon-preferences/28362 "2022-11-22T03:21:20Z")
I have looked at few lists and read some reports about the weapons in the game. It seems that there are only a handful of weapons that are worth using and that is a shame. While it is true that a rapier is a more effecti… --- ## [I'd like to be attacked more](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/id-like-to-be-attacked-more/28334)
**Author:** [@Jandof](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jandof)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/id-like-to-be-attacked-more/28334 "2022-11-16T21:02:38Z")
I think I’d enjoy, if the enemies came after me in a more systematic fashion, at least in one scenario. I think the Hunted is a great idea, but it has potential for much more. Now the fun is over after you kill a single,… --- ## [Martial arts idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-idea/28327)
**Author:** [@tw1st31337](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tw1st31337)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/martial-arts-idea/28327 "2022-11-16T16:22:39Z")
I was thinking that the developers could try and add the Russian “Systema” and “Combat/Military Sambo” martial arts, or maybe combine them into just one. Just a thing to think about. --- ## [Brawling buffs for No Style, and even to Force Unarmed?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawling-buffs-for-no-style-and-even-to-force-unarmed/28340)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/brawling-buffs-for-no-style-and-even-to-force-unarmed/28340 "2022-11-16T08:37:29Z")
Not sure if this was discussed before but I’ve tried every search I know and found none. So why not transfer buffs from Brawling to No Style and Force Unarmed? The case for No Style is that it’ll give NPCs that are good… --- ## [Sam Browne Belt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sam-browne-belt/28328)
**Author:** [@tw1st31337](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/tw1st31337)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sam-browne-belt/28328 "2022-11-13T08:07:24Z")
The title says it all, I think it would be nice if the developers added a Sam Browne Belt to finish your military look. --- ## [Citizens' bunkers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/citizens-bunkers/27877)
**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/citizens-bunkers/27877 "2022-11-04T23:32:15Z")
I remember hundreds of videos where people using plastic barrels, rubber, lots of coatings and materials created relatively cheap and small bunkers a few meters underground, but there is no such “small” experience in the… --- ## [Heartburn Medication and Acidic Discharge](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heartburn-medication-and-acidic-discharge/28304)
**Author:** [@SophieBaybey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SophieBaybey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heartburn-medication-and-acidic-discharge/28304 "2022-11-04T17:41:11Z")
Heartburn medication’s in-game use to quell nausea works well enough, but as someone with chronic heartburn IRL, the antacid properties really are the primary feature there. What if heartburn medication could lessen the … --- ## [Monsters should consume corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-should-consume-corpses/28117)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-should-consume-corpses/28117 "2022-11-01T07:01:09Z")
It doesn´t make sense that when a predator kills another monster they don ´ t do anything with the corpse even when they aught too. This also creates a weird situation where the player can easely profit from a situation … --- ## [Marines and SEALs in helicopter crash scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/marines-and-seals-in-helicopter-crash-scenario/28293)
**Author:** [@Eren\_Rager](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Eren_Rager)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/marines-and-seals-in-helicopter-crash-scenario/28293 "2022-10-31T15:17:03Z")
I’m pretty sure both have training and would’ve been used to some land operations during the Cataclysm, and the description of the scenario does seem like it’ll fit them. As to why add them though? Its just that my phon… --- ## [Children? Could it happen?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/children-could-it-happen/27588)
**Author:** [@potato\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potato_guy)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/children-could-it-happen/27588 "2022-10-27T14:28:47Z")
Could there potentially be post-cataclysm children? like maybe if you leave an NPC of opposite genders in a room after they get to know each other, and you have to feed and protect the child for in game years, maybe ther… --- ## [The Quest for Mushrooms, the quest for Mycus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-quest-for-mushrooms-the-quest-for-mycus/28285)
**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 5:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-quest-for-mushrooms-the-quest-for-mycus/28285 "2022-10-26T05:37:43Z")
Recently did a Mycus run and can honestly say it was fun. All hail the Mycus am I right? But it’s gotten me thinking that I’d like to take a crack at making a mod, something I’ve never done before. Still, I’d like to ma… --- ## [Ideas: Tweaking Firearms and the Ammo Economy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-tweaking-firearms-and-the-ammo-economy/28254)
**Author:** [@Labsenjoyer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Labsenjoyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-tweaking-firearms-and-the-ammo-economy/28254 "2022-10-15T15:53:51Z")
This is a collection of ideas about possible reworks/tweaks that could be made to improve and diversify the gunplay and underlying factors that contribute to playing with a gun build. I almost exclusively use guns as opp… --- ## [False Cures/Noob Traps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/false-cures-noob-traps/27050)
**Author:** [@TwoFeather](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TwoFeather)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/false-cures-noob-traps/27050 "2021-10-05T04:53:05Z")
I looked and didn’t see this idea anywhere, actually got the idea from reading someone’s comment about sugar as a disinfectant: What if it were possible to do things like trying to make your own antiseptics, trying to f… --- ## [Formation Fighting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/formation-fighting/27819)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/formation-fighting/27819 "2022-10-14T23:27:56Z")
It would be dope if you could actually issue detailed commands to squadmates and order them into formations like a shieldwall. A solid shieldwall with some pikes behind them would be very nice if you can train the NPCs t… --- ## [Saving world in a safer way](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saving-world-in-a-safer-way/28246)
**Author:** [@borghor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/borghor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/saving-world-in-a-safer-way/28246 "2022-10-14T03:44:59Z")
While playing CDDA on a low-RAM device (2GB total of which 1.5GB was free for CDDA to use) it started lagging so I decided to save and restart. Mid-save (at something like 14k/38k map chunks) device ran out of RAM comple… --- ## [Storing vehicles inside of vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storing-vehicles-inside-of-vehicles/27958)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/storing-vehicles-inside-of-vehicles/27958 "2022-10-11T12:41:39Z")
This hasn’t been brought up in a few years. We have cargo helicopters, boats, and big ass flatbed trucks, but we still have no way to load a bike/atv onto any of them. --- ## [Server-client tileset CDDA](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/server-client-tileset-cdda/28241)
**Author:** [@borghor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/borghor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/server-client-tileset-cdda/28241 "2022-10-10T02:25:24Z")
It is currently possible to play CDDA remotely via SSH. Problem is - SSH is text-only. I’d like to be able to play the same save I have on one machine at home via a multitude of different devices - and with tiles. Having… --- ## [New Disadvantage- Chronic Migraines](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-disadvantage-chronic-migraines/28221)
**Author:** [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 4:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-disadvantage-chronic-migraines/28221 "2022-10-06T04:05:35Z")
Occasionally your character will suffer from SEVERE pain, nausea and dizziness. Anytime light glare or a noise notification (Shuffling, screams, gunshots, etc) appears during a migraine, pain will bump up by a large amou… --- ## [Uses migo-resin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uses-migo-resin/28226)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uses-migo-resin/28226 "2022-10-05T18:52:08Z")
Migo-resin is currently used as a material to make nigh-indistructible constructions from. But could a entroprising survivor use it for other things? Is it strong and maluable enough that you could make vehicle frames o… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=2) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=4)