# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=32 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [A set of Ideas added over time](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-set-of-ideas-added-over-time/17020)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-set-of-ideas-added-over-time/17020 "2018-10-18T03:42:00Z")
!WARNING! this is going to be a bunch of ideas at once. i prefer to do this over a bunch of ideas and i may end up either making new one later or modify this one. also some ideas are more of add after game is finished th… --- ## [Dumb mod idea: primitive mode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dumb-mod-idea-primitive-mode/10156)
**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 5:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dumb-mod-idea-primitive-mode/10156 "2018-10-17T05:10:37Z")
This would be a massive pain in the ass to put together and keep updated, but…I had an idea for a mod. Basically, one that severely limits the player’s crafting options, by pushing a wide array of recipes to being bookl… --- ## [Update to an "infected" scenario after healing overhaul warranted?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/update-to-an-infected-scenario-after-healing-overhaul-warranted/17030)
**Author:** [@Tamior](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tamior)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/update-to-an-infected-scenario-after-healing-overhaul-warranted/17030 "2018-10-16T21:56:40Z")
Long story short: since medkits no longer cure infection and antibiotics no longer cure infection instantly, “infected” scenario got MUCH more difficult. And the real problem is, quite likely you only have 8 hours to ge… --- ## [Mod ideas: raiders and stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-ideas-raiders-and-stuff/17029)
**Author:** [@socom55](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/socom55)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mod-ideas-raiders-and-stuff/17029 "2018-10-15T19:01:09Z")
i had an idea for a mod for raiders that should spawn randomly in groups and hunt down the player and they will take items they find like the normal roaming npc but they are always hostel and there will be 4 types of rai… --- ## [New start idea"test subject"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-start-idea-test-subject/16989)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-start-idea-test-subject/16989 "2018-10-14T05:30:24Z")
one thing i would love to try is starting out fully mutated. as in past the mutation threshold of a type. it would be pretty similar to the experiment start but mostly spawn with a subject jumpsuit a survival knife a bag… --- ## [Trait Suggestion: Anhedonia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-suggestion-anhedonia/16955)
**Author:** [@GrandpuhTy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GrandpuhTy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/trait-suggestion-anhedonia/16955 "2018-10-13T17:04:39Z")
Anhedonia - not finding pleasure in things you normally take pleasure in - is a symptom of depression. Expanded Blurb"When depressed, you will also be reluctant to start things, and won’t find things appealing. Th… --- ## [Its the small things that matter](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-the-small-things-that-matter/16988)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/its-the-small-things-that-matter/16988 "2018-10-13T06:05:11Z")
so mostly this is a idea that small thing can affect the player. like a player will prefer eating a meal at a table and even more with a plate/bowl and utensils. other thing would add frying pan (and giving the pot a act… --- ## [Practice makes perfect](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/practice-makes-perfect/3509)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/practice-makes-perfect/3509 "2018-10-13T06:02:12Z")
I’ve been pondering how skill advancement works recently, and I’m starting to get dissatisfied with tallying up performing actions to measure practice of skills, particularly combat skills. This isn’t how it works in re… --- ## [Time skip when doing things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-skip-when-doing-things/16986)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/time-skip-when-doing-things/16986 "2018-10-13T06:02:15Z")
i think the option to just have the game jump cut to the next interruption/ completion of a task would help out. example. i was custom building a vehicle. started on day 9 of spring. day 15 when i was just about to finis… --- ## [More older experimental builds -- Patreon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-older-experimental-builds-patreon/16959)
**Author:** [@Narc](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Narc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-older-experimental-builds-patreon/16959 "2018-10-12T06:52:55Z")
Hi, all, I’ve just set up a discussion on Reddit at https://old.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/comments/9n890x/more\_experimental\_build\_history\_patreon/ about possibly setting up a Patreon for more storage to allow reverting … --- ## [Work shopping some new Scenarios](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/work-shopping-some-new-scenarios/16864)
**Author:** [@Trivega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Trivega)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/work-shopping-some-new-scenarios/16864 "2018-10-10T14:49:30Z")
Here’s a couple of new scenarios I want to suggest and work shop a bit. With Halloween around the corner, I feel there’s not enough horror inspired themed scenarios if that makes sense. \[The Strange Cabin\] " The nightma… --- ## [Field of Vision](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/field-of-vision/16943)
**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/field-of-vision/16943 "2018-10-09T22:47:34Z")
Would it be possible to create a mod to where the player and enemies have a directional field of vision? Maybe we can use shift+directional keys to change orientation. This would add a layer of strategy and make stealth … --- ## [Vehicle repeat option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-repeat-option/16938)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-repeat-option/16938 "2018-10-09T21:32:03Z")
after installing a roof in to a car with the hammerspace mutation i saw that if you have a lot of options its a pain to install the same thing in different frames i think the repeat option would be nice even with out ham… --- ## [Any way to reload?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-way-to-reload/16923)
**Author:** [@Dion777](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dion777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/any-way-to-reload/16923 "2018-10-07T16:39:35Z")
Hi. วิธีแทงบอลให้ได้กำไร Seems tedious to have to run to my charcoal and battery and thread cupboard just to reload a tool while I’m doing a lot of crafting. แทงบอลให้ได้กำไร Reloading from crafting distance seems li… --- ## [Naming your faction ability](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/naming-your-faction-ability/16898)
**Author:** [@Sniperman1109](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sniperman1109)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/naming-your-faction-ability/16898 "2018-10-06T16:46:09Z")
I would like there to be a way to name our faction just to add a little more make your own mark in the world type feel. Also there should be a sadness penalty when you have a npc you have a strong friendship with die you… --- ## [Spiked pit improvements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spiked-pit-improvements/16891)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spiked-pit-improvements/16891 "2018-10-05T19:53:34Z")
I think spike pits would one use any simple spear type like sharpened rebar/pipes and deep bits can be trapped to collapse same with spike pits making these more of a trap could use like sticks over a plank --- ## [Make it so when you activate something nearby it stays where it is](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-it-so-when-you-activate-something-nearby-it-stays-where-it-is/16849)
**Author:** [@Pyrite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-it-so-when-you-activate-something-nearby-it-stays-where-it-is/16849 "2018-10-02T23:32:04Z")
So there must be a way to do this, because I notice when I activate my frying pan to heat something up it stays where it is, but when I do it with my makeshift pot it ends up in my inventory. Does anyone actually want t… --- ## [Cash Cards should be nerfed](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cash-cards-should-be-nerfed/16804)
**Author:** [@Star3ye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Star3ye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cash-cards-should-be-nerfed/16804 "2018-10-02T15:15:48Z")
As the title says, cash cards drop way to frequent from zombies and they also give way too much cash. After 2 weeks you accumilated over 12k in money, and you can buy basicly everything you want from the merchant withou… --- ## [A quick quality of life NPC fix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-quick-quality-of-life-npc-fix/16831)
**Author:** [@Pyrite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Pyrite)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 9:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-quick-quality-of-life-npc-fix/16831 "2018-10-02T09:21:42Z")
I have a simple quality of life suggestion that would do loads to add to the value of NPCs spawned in by the debug menu for me: Make a debug option to get rid of the NPC’s ‘destination’, so they stay in place while on t… --- ## [The journals and Diarys](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-journals-and-diarys/16822)
**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-journals-and-diarys/16822 "2018-10-01T02:21:57Z")
i was thinking it would be a fun lore thing if there were readable (as in text boxes similer to signs) books that were more about some one else trying to survive the end. and the developers could avoid having to do it th… --- ## [Npc gunner system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-gunner-system/15316)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-gunner-system/15316 "2018-09-30T11:54:51Z")
I was think if there a any way to having a NPC control your manual turret on the vehicle, so far we can have a auto turret on vehicle to helping you shooting the enemy automatically, but there was many turret require a… --- ## [Not very Great Bows](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-very-great-bows/16742)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/not-very-great-bows/16742 "2018-09-25T13:20:00Z")
All of the bows i cheked only have a mod slot for Dampening. --- ## [Solid Frozen Rivers and ponds feature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solid-frozen-rivers-and-ponds-feature/16699)
**Author:** [@Mr.Denton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mr.Denton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solid-frozen-rivers-and-ponds-feature/16699 "2018-09-21T20:37:24Z")
So after the new freezing have been implanted, i was wonder if there is any planes to make frozen rivers and ponds, actually frozen? Making them able to cross, with the danger of falling thought, having their own texture… --- ## [Merchant caravans, camps, and the merchant life](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merchant-caravans-camps-and-the-merchant-life/16674)
**Author:** [@Namely](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Namely)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merchant-caravans-camps-and-the-merchant-life/16674 "2018-09-21T18:09:20Z")
Hey people, I have an idea, and an issue. The idea is one I’m not entirely sure exists in the game (I’m getting better at CDDA, but I’ve still got a lot to learn) and that’s merchant caravans that move throughout the gam… --- ## [Who's idea was it to make it so you can only change tabs with... tab?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whos-idea-was-it-to-make-it-so-you-can-only-change-tabs-with-tab/16553)
**Author:** [@DeWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DeWolf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/whos-idea-was-it-to-make-it-so-you-can-only-change-tabs-with-tab/16553 "2018-09-21T15:17:33Z")
I have no body for this. --- ## [Free aim stystem?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/free-aim-stystem/16641)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/free-aim-stystem/16641 "2018-09-21T14:26:02Z")
There’s something I wanna said about the aiming stystem, as far as we know, we can only increase our accuracy by aiming the valid tagets, such as zombies or other enemy on the game, but how about we can just aim anywhere… --- ## [Some Random ideas you may or may not like](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-random-ideas-you-may-or-may-not-like/16700)
**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-random-ideas-you-may-or-may-not-like/16700 "2018-09-21T13:16:15Z")
So here we go: 1)Powder items; Once removing such items from their containers. We should be able to put them back into a container right? Well tell that to gun powder! On that note. If I have a plastic bag or a bottle. … --- ## [Confusing gun, magazine and ammo names](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/confusing-gun-magazine-and-ammo-names/16635)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/confusing-gun-magazine-and-ammo-names/16635 "2018-09-18T14:50:26Z")
The gun, ammo and magazine names should be adjusted to be more clear. There are so many different kind of guns and magazines that it is hard to manage them. Often you find gun without ammo and store it somewhere. Or you… --- ## [Perhaps new world setting default region type? (Looking for help)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/perhaps-new-world-setting-default-region-type-looking-for-help/16622)
**Author:** [@Anrek](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Anrek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/perhaps-new-world-setting-default-region-type-looking-for-help/16622 "2018-09-16T22:21:32Z")
Here’s my idea. I’m obsessed with Eastern Europe. I’d like to perhaps take the tower blocks added by “Urban Development” mod and make them more common, perhaps creating a new, more Europe-like atmosphere in the game. I h… --- ## [Multiple Character Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multiple-character-mod/16589)
**Author:** [@Foqus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Foqus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multiple-character-mod/16589 "2018-09-16T00:13:02Z")
Since multiple characters an inhabit the same world, Would it be possible to create a mod to where you could have them in the same world at the same time. Then add a function to swap between characters without having to … [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=31) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=33)