# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=36 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [On risk, reward, goals and purpose](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-risk-reward-goals-and-purpose/14427)
**Author:** [@TacticalPteridactyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TacticalPteridactyl)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-risk-reward-goals-and-purpose/14427 "2018-06-06T16:23:42Z")
I’ve played this game for a long time, a very long time, on and off. It’s the same problem every time: Cataclysm is boring. This isn’t a troll-thread, and I’m reasonably certain that I’ve mentioned this before. The ear… --- ## [Looking forward to the day we have a Clickable UI :)+](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-forward-to-the-day-we-have-a-clickable-ui/15637)
**Author:** [@ItzStone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ItzStone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/looking-forward-to-the-day-we-have-a-clickable-ui/15637 "2018-06-05T19:26:28Z")
\[Captu321re\] Someday I hope we will be able to navigate each menu with clickable buttons so we would no longer have to navigate via keyboard :slight\_smile: not really a suggestion as im sure its been asked 1M times, but… --- ## [Gross political agenda in game (clickbait title)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gross-political-agenda-in-game-clickbait-title/15540)
**Author:** [@An0n3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/An0n3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gross-political-agenda-in-game-clickbait-title/15540 "2018-06-05T18:38:14Z")
I’ve been playing this game for years, and I’ve seen a lot of content I’m sure some people might find contentious be added. Vibrators. Religious texts. Drug use. None of this has bothered me, but I noticed something … --- ## [Please add clay containers to Pickled "Ingredient" Recipe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-clay-containers-to-pickled-ingredient-recipe/15600)
**Author:** [@iezymihuke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/iezymihuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/please-add-clay-containers-to-pickled-ingredient-recipe/15600 "2018-06-01T21:08:56Z")
Glass jars’ have 0.51 L of volume and the closest clay container by volume to a glass jar is a clay jug with 1.01 L of volume. Technically with a 1.01 L container you should be able to make twice the amount of pickled f… --- ## [Breaching charges](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaching-charges/15571)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/breaching-charges/15571 "2018-05-31T18:19:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tactical Grenades: --- ## [Tactical Grenades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tactical-grenades/15542)
**Author:** [@Theodore\_William](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theodore_William)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tactical-grenades/15542 "2018-05-28T20:34:05Z")
After a near fatal run in with a Zombie Hulk at the bottom of the stairs in a basement(thoroughly noped out of), I thought to myself, “What if I could activate a grenade, (e)xamine the stairwell, and drop the grenade dow… --- ## [Nothing shakes, nothing rattles - Sound & Items carried](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nothing-shakes-nothing-rattles-sound-items-carried/15397)
**Author:** [@trib](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/trib)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nothing-shakes-nothing-rattles-sound-items-carried/15397 "2018-05-27T02:14:33Z")
Bringing this over from the subreddit for more discussion on the subject. Subreddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/cataclysmdda/comments/8ggp2d/nothing\_shakes\_nothing\_rattles\_sound\_items\_carried/ My writeup there: A… --- ## [Coalony Collapse Disorder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coalony-collapse-disorder/15535)
**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/coalony-collapse-disorder/15535 "2018-05-22T01:46:25Z")
CCD, the bees are going extinct and world population keeps growing, but the game has food everywhere, the underbushes, houses and the grocery has food like it’s growing in the tree(pun intended), i think that in the futu… --- ## [Stupid questions... ACTIVATE!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-questions-activate/15509)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stupid-questions-activate/15509 "2018-05-17T14:56:33Z")
Here, we shall all talk about ludicrous suggestions about what should be added into the game! Bring forth the nostalgia of a thread made long ago (which I forgot the exact name), and once again tell the world you crazy i… --- ## [Helicopter Crash Site gear random damage](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/helicopter-crash-site-gear-random-damage/15493)
**Author:** [@Gregbois1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gregbois1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/helicopter-crash-site-gear-random-damage/15493 "2018-05-15T17:09:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from Needful things part 2: I love how helicopter crash sites now have more military themed loot. One small thing I would like to see is that the quality/damage to the items be randomized like … --- ## [NPC Rehabilitation Project](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-rehabilitation-project/15486)
**Author:** [@\_Fuji](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/_Fuji)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-rehabilitation-project/15486 "2018-05-15T02:07:15Z")
I’d like to discuss a few ideas around making NPCs slightly less useless when they’re not being used as cannon fodder. Skilled labor: Assignable jobs based on skills. ( Mechanic, Blacksmith, Electrician, etc ) Each jo… --- ## [Changing the Plasma Rifle's ammunition to Fusion Packs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-plasma-rifles-ammunition-to-fusion-packs/15451)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-the-plasma-rifles-ammunition-to-fusion-packs/15451 "2018-05-08T19:20:31Z")
Simply put, I don’t think the Plasma Rifle should run off Hydrogen Cells. Instead, it should run off of Fusion Packs. Here are my arguments. The Plasma Rifle is like the now defunct Plasma Engine, which was removed bec… --- ## [Old idea - Melting Zombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/old-idea-melting-zombie/15414)
**Author:** [@daeam](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/daeam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/old-idea-melting-zombie/15414 "2018-05-06T15:48:28Z")
Original post: Zed generates heat \>= a tile of lava. Already causes blistering and heat damage at close range. Evolved form vomits a shorer-range-than-acid-spitter, single-tile glob of melting slag. All tiles with org… --- ## [Single NPC companion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-npc-companion/15431)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/single-npc-companion/15431 "2018-05-06T15:31:47Z")
The thought of the boy in the Novel ‘The Road’ from Cormac McCarthy came to mind. Could that be a thing? I remember running nice NPCs over with my vehicle without wanting to. Suppose you REALLY had to keep this one al… --- ## [Pepper spray for grizzly bears?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pepper-spray-for-grizzly-bears/15434)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pepper-spray-for-grizzly-bears/15434 "2018-05-06T15:26:37Z")
In the documentary Grizzly Man from Werner Herzog it is mentioned that the guy who got mauled by a grizzly didnt take proper Protection measures. Like having an electric fence around camp. And carrying pepper spray in … --- ## [Reconstruction Zone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reconstruction-zone/15432)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/reconstruction-zone/15432 "2018-05-06T08:48:48Z")
I dont know how big exactly the reality bubble is. But suppose you place a single NPC there. And your job is to keep him safe. Otherwise Game Over. Could that be a Motivation to set up a base? One where creatures dont … --- ## [Laser pointers to blind turret](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-pointers-to-blind-turret/15430)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/laser-pointers-to-blind-turret/15430 "2018-05-05T23:58:29Z")
What about having a laser pointer as an item? can draw a red dot on things in line of sight. can be bundled into stacks of 7 to get a chance to temporarily blind turret. Would that be a thing? --- ## [Mouth warmth should apply to head, my face shouldn't be melting off in cold weather with a good scarf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mouth-warmth-should-apply-to-head-my-face-shouldnt-be-melting-off-in-cold-weather-with-a-good-scarf/15405)
**Author:** [@dissociativity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dissociativity)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mouth-warmth-should-apply-to-head-my-face-shouldnt-be-melting-off-in-cold-weather-with-a-good-scarf/15405 "2018-05-05T11:16:51Z")
to put it lightly, turbans are hard garbage and day 1 is often very, very cold. scarves provide much more warmth, wouldn’t it make sense of some of mouth warmth to be carried over to head warmth and perhaps ignored if h… --- ## [Creatures wielding things (in their mouth)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creatures-wielding-things-in-their-mouth/15394)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creatures-wielding-things-in-their-mouth/15394 "2018-05-04T00:08:58Z")
While showing the game to someone the idea came up of dogs carrying Quarterstaffs (or electric ones to zap you :slight\_smile::performing\_arts:) in their mouths. Could creatures other than player and NPCs actually wield … --- ## [Dynamic Item scaling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-item-scaling/15373)
**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-item-scaling/15373 "2018-05-03T11:44:29Z")
It would be nice to see an item scaling mode that causes the quantity of items found to decrees over time down to x% of initial value which you can setup in world gen to simulate other survivors looting buildings. I woul… --- ## [LOVE the Android Port!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/love-the-android-port/15378)
**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/love-the-android-port/15378 "2018-05-03T02:16:07Z")
I just started playing the Android port and I so love it! Have been playing it on my Ubuntu computer for years. And after some time figuring out the controls I now can take CDDA everywhere with me! Feel like reviewing… --- ## [Joining the Hell's Raiders (and Other Bandit Clans)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joining-the-hells-raiders-and-other-bandit-clans/15342)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joining-the-hells-raiders-and-other-bandit-clans/15342 "2018-05-01T00:28:58Z")
Essentially what the thread titles. Currently, the Hell’s Raiders are the only faction you can’t interact with except in a totally hostile manner. The idea is, that like with any other faction, you could join them and po… --- ## [Relax\_gas not used ingame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/relax-gas-not-used-ingame/15326)
**Author:** [@Fuscosco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fuscosco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/relax-gas-not-used-ingame/15326 "2018-04-23T19:13:53Z")
Relax gas, a jsonized stat-draining gas, is not used in the coregame. A use for this: as a penalty for failing to hack a computer or tampering with a vending machine. --- ## [Parenteral Nutrient Bioreactor CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/parenteral-nutrient-bioreactor-cbm/15275)
**Author:** [@Oxidas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Oxidas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/parenteral-nutrient-bioreactor-cbm/15275 "2018-04-14T17:54:52Z")
“An internal bioreactor that breeds and processes protein-complete microorganisms, delivering the nutrients to the bloodstream, reducing the rate of hunger while active.” Basically a bionic version of the same Light Eat… --- ## [Chemistry Mod/Alcohol Container Spawning process](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chemistry-mod-alcohol-container-spawning-process/15066)
**Author:** [@NJPimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NJPimental)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chemistry-mod-alcohol-container-spawning-process/15066 "2018-04-06T22:38:28Z")
I’m a Chemistry major at my local state college. I’ve played a few games on and off, and I keep coming back to DDA - I love it. But as is commonly recognized, it seems, cataclysm has terrible chemistry. Now I understand,… --- ## [Small Town/Rural generation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-town-rural-generation/12142)
**Author:** [@Necrosia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrosia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-town-rural-generation/12142 "2018-04-01T10:29:08Z")
I really love CDDA’s maps and worlds, one thing that bugs me is how rare rural or outlying buildings are. Almost every world gen, you’ve got your dense urban cities, then empty wilderness, with not much in between. Over … --- ## [Creating the "Deepworld"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-the-deepworld/15213)
**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/creating-the-deepworld/15213 "2018-04-01T03:14:09Z")
Essentially, the Deepworld refers to the collective subterranean post-Cataclysm world, sorta like the Underdark from D&D. This would be a future project to support characters like Troglobites/Dwarves and Rats. The idea i… --- ## [Game-yness in speech](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-yness-in-speech/14613)
**Author:** [@dissociativity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dissociativity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/game-yness-in-speech/14613 "2018-03-30T13:02:32Z")
I think showing percentages for speech checks is overly game-y, especially given there’s multiple options that potentially have the same result. It should be up to the player to decide the better option, not speech chec… --- ## [Save compressing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-compressing/15201)
**Author:** [@Hirmuolio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hirmuolio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/save-compressing/15201 "2018-03-29T04:50:41Z")
The world folder gets pretty fast after traveling for a while. But the save files also compress extremely well. My 150 MB save folder compresses into 9 MB archive (7z fastest). So compressing the save folder/files woul… --- ## [Bushes (and possibly trees) spread?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bushes-and-possibly-trees-spread/14307)
**Author:** [@Squaggly\_Maggleton](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Squaggly_Maggleton)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bushes-and-possibly-trees-spread/14307 "2018-03-28T18:23:54Z")
Apart from the zombies, the world of cata doesn’t seem to age much. Maybe make it so that after an amount of seasons, grass tiles next to a bush have a percentage chance of spawning a bush? If implemented, this could mak… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=35) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=37)