# The Drawing Board

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=48

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## [Better combat text](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-combat-text/582)

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**Author:** [@Augur](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Augur)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-combat-text/582 "2017-02-02T21:32:36Z")

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I’ve been meaning to make this suggestion for a while. I’m not asking for expanded combat descriptions ala Dwarf Fortress, I’m sure they’ll eventually be added. I would like the color of text for combat to change accordi…

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## ["stop interacting with the vehickle" - anecdotic situation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-interacting-with-the-vehickle-anecdotic-situation/13345)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stop-interacting-with-the-vehickle-anecdotic-situation/13345 "2017-02-01T19:17:56Z")

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hi! interact involves the interaction, ie, the mutual action of objects or subjects to each other. but, tell me, how can a car by his desire to influence human? human, yes, can act on the car. my propose - change “in…

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## [Ammo aesthetics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-aesthetics/13318)

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**Author:** [@codemastergh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/codemastergh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ammo-aesthetics/13318 "2017-01-31T23:31:20Z")

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I made this exact suggestion over 2 years ago( I don’t think anyone actually got to see it before it was buried) and I think it would still be something nice and a bit more realistic to add to the game today. How about …

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## [First aid change, Healing decrease/Hard mode and bleeding realism](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-aid-change-healing-decrease-hard-mode-and-bleeding-realism/13340)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 4:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/first-aid-change-healing-decrease-hard-mode-and-bleeding-realism/13340 "2017-01-31T04:35:31Z")

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As someone who has just taken a first aid coarse you begin to see the flaw in cataclysm’s damage system as whilst it is very well balanced for the player you do begin to wonder what the point in using healing items is, a…

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## [Need Ignore ALL mode & xx% complete... indicator](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-ignore-all-mode-xx-complete-indicator/13331)

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**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-ignore-all-mode-xx-complete-indicator/13331 "2017-01-29T12:19:12Z")

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for TL;DR users - need to switch for ignore All mode. all to down may not to read. its flood and blabbering :slight\_smile: you yet not get out? :)) he-he… ok. when i craft some what need many time and i’m in really …

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## [Radios and Broadcasts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radios-and-broadcasts/476)

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**Author:** [@Redeye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Redeye)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/radios-and-broadcasts/476 "2017-01-28T19:42:17Z")

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In order to increase the usefulness of radios as well as add a few interesting features, I’d like to suggest that there be a large variety of radio broadcasts that you can receive, with various effects and/or degrees of …

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## [Cataclysms that should darken our days](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysms-that-should-darken-our-days/13282)

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**Author:** [@ribblle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ribblle)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysms-that-should-darken-our-days/13282 "2017-01-28T06:37:07Z")

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Everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. I think it would be good to collect all the apocalypses we want in one place. I think each apocalypse should be given it’s own zone of the game world, rather then “anything…

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## [Ideas from Zombie Movies/Books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-from-zombie-movies-books/3063)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-from-zombie-movies-books/3063 "2017-01-28T06:34:53Z")

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The Walking Dead is back on in a month (5 minute trailer is on the web). on that note, what ideas from zombie books/movies would you like to see added to the game. List the book/movie it came from. I know alot of feature…

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## [Take this 49$ towel, give me these 13$ antibiotics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/take-this-49-towel-give-me-these-13-antibiotics/13203)

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**Author:** [@Nibelung44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nibelung44)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/take-this-49-towel-give-me-these-13-antibiotics/13203 "2017-01-26T06:38:47Z")

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Just an example of how disconnected from reality the prices are for many items! I feel like cheating NPC 90% of the time (I refrain doing so but still…)

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## [A few ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-ideas/13307)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-few-ideas/13307 "2017-01-25T18:01:25Z")

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I was thinking about how it would be possible to improve “stealth” in the game, and brainstormed a few ideas. Have a “stance” button. Standing, crouching and prone. Can reduce visual detection at range and significant…

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## [Bags/Inventory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bags-inventory/99)

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**Author:** [@Bruno](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bruno)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bags-inventory/99 "2017-01-25T12:27:11Z")

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It occured to me while playing a melee character how strange the bag system is. I would drop my backpack in order to fight, but somehow i would apparently transfer its contents onto my person as well, is it possible to …

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## [New mutation categories (more non-animal categories)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mutation-categories-more-non-animal-categories/13125)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-mutation-categories-more-non-animal-categories/13125 "2017-01-24T16:36:34Z")

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Many of the mutation categories are animal-related. Could we have more non-animal categories such as Alpha or Medical? Could any of the following be categories? (I’m just dropping words here hoping it’ll spark some insp…

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## [More ways of providing power](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-ways-of-providing-power/13311)

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**Author:** [@lol2121](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lol2121)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-ways-of-providing-power/13311 "2017-01-24T15:21:12Z")

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Add antimatter - an EXTREMELY rare substance, available at labs. AM engine - practically infinite power, needs to be refilled with M/AM (Matter/Antimatter) cartridges. Fusion reactor - essentially a mini-reactor taken …

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## [Sickness on HUD](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sickness-on-hud/13300)

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**Author:** [@Rama\_Tut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rama_Tut)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sickness-on-hud/13300 "2017-01-23T07:42:58Z")

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I’m still playing 0.C so I don’t know if this has changed in the experimentals, but I recently had the experience of getting five colds in the space of 21 days (I’m playing 91 day seasons), and then ran out of water in j…

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## [Minor weapon sheathing and clothing changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-weapon-sheathing-and-clothing-changes/13290)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minor-weapon-sheathing-and-clothing-changes/13290 "2017-01-20T02:45:57Z")

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To be honest I just wish to list a few issue’s atm that irritate me but may either be for balance or simplicity with looping or sheathing weapons and then let others post what they wish/what minor peeves that I missed -…

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## [Move all suggestions to github issues so we can vote on them](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-all-suggestions-to-github-issues-so-we-can-vote-on-them/13264)

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**Author:** [@ribblle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ribblle)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/move-all-suggestions-to-github-issues-so-we-can-vote-on-them/13264 "2017-01-19T18:19:53Z")

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That or add voting functionality to the forum. Seems like it would make your lives easier. Some suggestions are already there i see.

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## [Donations?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/donations/73)

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**Author:** [@nadia911](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nadia911)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/donations/73 "2017-01-17T10:21:39Z")

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Hi folks, I wonder if they will implement a donation system, as Dwarf Fortress, to help develop the game. My friends and I would be happy to help in this way. Regards Excuse my english

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## [Two hands](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-hands/681)

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**Author:** [@xxrogxx](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xxrogxx)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/two-hands/681 "2017-01-16T21:48:58Z")

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like right hand and left hand, and you can wield 2 itens.

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## [Plug IRC into the client](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plug-irc-into-the-client/722)

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**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plug-irc-into-the-client/722 "2017-01-16T00:38:01Z")

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One of the best features of TOME is that it is single player, but there is a chat client built into the game. Anyway to plug an IRC client into TOME and then when you start you can choose to connect to IRC? Would get mor…

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## [Vampirism!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vampirism/1036)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vampirism/1036 "2017-01-15T23:48:13Z")

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As a mutation or something. I was exploring a FEMA camp and found flasks of blood. It’d be nice if there was an obvious use for them, and if maybe there was a skill where you could drain blood from animals and zombies, b…

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## [Installing Bionics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-bionics/734)

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**Author:** [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/installing-bionics/734 "2017-01-15T23:22:30Z")

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Doing surgery on yourself is kinda crazy. Eventually I’d like to be able to say find a decently skilled enough NPC to do it for you. For now, I’d say let’s have an autodoc or robotic surgery or such things. I remember…

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## [Robot play](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robot-play/558)

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**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/robot-play/558 "2017-01-15T22:55:36Z")

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What if there were enough cybernetic enhancements, that when you have certain key ones, if you took too much damage, your biological component died, and you had to play the game then on as a robot? It could instantly gra…

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## [Podcasts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/podcasts/104)

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**Author:** [@Benedict](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Benedict)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/podcasts/104 "2017-01-15T19:50:17Z")

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Can we make it so that you can find books on USB sticks in electronics stores (or maybe on computers, extractable via USB) and then use computer skills (level 1 would probably be enough) to combine that with an MP3 playe…

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## [Questioning "Free-form" design](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questioning-free-form-design/13244)

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**Author:** [@Skeptopotamus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Skeptopotamus)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questioning-free-form-design/13244 "2017-01-15T18:03:50Z")

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Am I the only one that thinks that C:DDA would greatly benefit from a over-arching goal? I realize this is contrary to the design outline of the game, but I feel like C:DDA could grow into so much more than it is right n…

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## [Ode to the Toilet; or, why can I use it to store water, but not clean water?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ode-to-the-toilet-or-why-can-i-use-it-to-store-water-but-not-clean-water/13122)

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**Author:** [@sunnehface](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sunnehface)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ode-to-the-toilet-or-why-can-i-use-it-to-store-water-but-not-clean-water/13122 "2017-01-15T05:35:04Z")

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Much as the title says, I just learned that I can refill toilets by (u)nloading bottles of water into them. But if I try to do the same with clean water (or presumably, other liquids), they just end up a useless mess on …

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## [Heat Lamps and Hydroponics - A Thought to Grow on](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heat-lamps-and-hydroponics-a-thought-to-grow-on/13167)

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**Author:** [@Logrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Logrin)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/heat-lamps-and-hydroponics-a-thought-to-grow-on/13167 "2017-01-14T12:39:41Z")

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A simple and no doubt oft brokered suggestion that seems suspiciously absent is the ability to cultivate crops regardless of inclement climate, shifting seasons or well within the walls of one’s chosen sanctum. This is l…

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## [Bunch of ideas (z-levels, storage, base building, optional paths)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-ideas-z-levels-storage-base-building-optional-paths/13271)

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**Author:** [@Kulze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kulze)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bunch-of-ideas-z-levels-storage-base-building-optional-paths/13271 "2017-01-13T21:31:58Z")

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Well, since the experimental Z-levels are working somehow already, I felt some things are definitely not quite worked out yet. Seeing that cataclysm offers the chance to not only clear out towns and make safe heavens wi…

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## [Animation, Sound and Immersion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animation-sound-and-immersion/12649)

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**Author:** [@Bixkitts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bixkitts)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/animation-sound-and-immersion/12649 "2017-01-12T05:38:08Z")

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I love CDDA. I always get the newest developement version and use chesthole texture pack, and a modified chethole soundpack. I want this game to be the most beautifull, immersive and fast paced roguelike ever. I find th…

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## [\[Suggestion\] Campaign editor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-campaign-editor/12810)

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**Author:** [@roosterfarlopez](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/roosterfarlopez)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-campaign-editor/12810 "2017-01-12T05:19:44Z")

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it is possible to add a kind of campaign editor in the game, in which you create your own missions, objectives or maps?

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## [Aliens](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aliens/2755)

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**Author:** [@Sheb](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sheb)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/aliens/2755 "2017-01-11T20:02:37Z")

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After a while, the came, in large vessels of steel and glass, to harvest the energy of a dying world, powering their civilizations from the tear in our reality. So yeah, as an end-game content and goal, I suggest aliens…

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