# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=5 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [New Martial arts Training and proffession!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-martial-arts-training-and-proffession/7475)
**Author:** [@mageprince](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mageprince)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-martial-arts-training-and-proffession/7475 "2022-05-24T09:19:10Z")
I think there should be a new class called a War Vet "You have just returned home from the active duty the things you have seen have made you bitter and cold for the last two years all you could think of was your fami… --- ## [Kicking objects/furniture](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kicking-objects-furniture/27883)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kicking-objects-furniture/27883 "2022-05-21T02:22:04Z")
I was using a chair to slow down a zombie and make them easier to stab when I had a thought. Wouldn’t it be badass if I could kick the chair at the zombie to do a little damage, stun and down it so I can finish it off mo… --- ## [Mutant parkour idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutant-parkour-idea/27878)
**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutant-parkour-idea/27878 "2022-05-18T23:54:51Z")
Hello readers, with you (judging by the recent activity of the community) 1 of the 20 surviving commentators. As usual, I will not arrange too long an introduction, let’s go. When my cyborg is able to devour a bunch of … --- ## [Corpses should still display items like clothes with "x" interaction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corpses-should-still-display-items-like-clothes-with-x-interaction/27597)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/corpses-should-still-display-items-like-clothes-with-x-interaction/27597 "2022-05-17T23:53:14Z")
I just started playing the new experimental and I gotta say i’m not a big fan of how the new inventory/examine system has been implemented. It seems like a big reduction in quality of life since you have to press E on ev… --- ## [Family Scenario start](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/family-scenario-start/27337)
**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/family-scenario-start/27337 "2022-05-12T05:13:38Z")
Now I don’t think this here’s a great idea, personally because I know it will involve some effort to get it to work, but I wanted to throw it around to see what the reaction will be. To the point, what’s everyone’s view … --- ## [Innawood suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/innawood-suggestions/27843)
**Author:** [@eightofspades](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/eightofspades)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/innawood-suggestions/27843 "2022-05-03T03:31:45Z")
So I’ve picked up innawood once again, and im pretty well off with several dozen hours on this save. Ive gotten a most of the steel tools, ive built a sizable cabin, ive got flintlock firearms, etc. What im noticing thou… --- ## [Capturing Hostile Creatures: Dissection,Vivisection, and Interrogation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/capturing-hostile-creatures-dissection-vivisection-and-interrogation/17139)
**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/capturing-hostile-creatures-dissection-vivisection-and-interrogation/17139 "2022-05-01T11:11:04Z")
I just realized this game is missing a pretty obvious feature: The ability to capture and transport hostile creatures. The most obvious benefit to doing this would be for the purposes of studying them. Perhaps with a … --- ## [Hackerman question in 0.F-3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hackerman-question-in-0-f-3/27798)
**Author:** [@DCHY](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DCHY)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hackerman-question-in-0-f-3/27798 "2022-04-18T18:42:30Z")
Looking at the things that happened from 0.E to 0.F3, I can’t help but wonder: has the mechanics of hacking robots been improved? I clearly remember that before you could create an almost infinite computer for a simple … --- ## [Crazy idea about adding various USA states](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crazy-idea-about-adding-various-usa-states/16328)
**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crazy-idea-about-adding-various-usa-states/16328 "2022-04-15T04:09:15Z")
It is difficult for me to cope with the fact that Cataclysm takes place only in New England. How big is New England? Wikipedia says: " The states of New England have a combined area of 71,991.8 square miles ( 186,458 km2 … --- ## [Adding a karambit................sorry](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-a-karambit-sorry/27749)
**Author:** [@TJKing293](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJKing293)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-a-karambit-sorry/27749 "2022-04-12T22:21:59Z")
I want to apologize for what I said in the server. At first I didn’t want to add anything to the game because I did it before and didn’t really want the headache. I thought someone else was going to put it in the game, b… --- ## [Chitin to charcoal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chitin-to-charcoal/27731)
**Author:** [@jazztree](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jazztree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/chitin-to-charcoal/27731 "2022-04-01T14:40:37Z")
Is there a way to change it so that the rock charcoal kiln (or any of the charcoal kilns) can turn chitin into charcoal? I tried digging around in the game files, but couldn’t find anything. I spawned near an ant hill, … --- ## [How much should training increase stats?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-should-training-increase-stats/27728)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-much-should-training-increase-stats/27728 "2022-03-26T12:23:36Z")
So there has been talk every so often of allowing your characters stats to increase though training or just though their more phisically active live style. This already happens in the form of you getting fitter and thus … --- ## [The Lower Z-Levels](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-lower-z-levels/27709)
**Author:** [@potato\_guy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/potato_guy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-lower-z-levels/27709 "2022-03-27T00:08:53Z")
currently the most interesting level is the main over map (z-level 0? 1?) but there is pickaxes and jackhammers and stuff, for if you do want to build a underground base/bunker as far as i can tell out of the small amo… --- ## [We have zombie spiders, so we should have zombie worms](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-have-zombie-spiders-so-we-should-have-zombie-worms/27707)
**Author:** [@NetSysFire](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NetSysFire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/we-have-zombie-spiders-so-we-should-have-zombie-worms/27707 "2022-03-16T20:43:57Z")
There is the mass of zombie spiders, I think they are able to zombify because the Blob has infested and glued together all of their bodies, thus retaining the original size of the spiders but zombifying them. Now imagin… --- ## [Adding blimps, hot air balloons, zeppelins and airplanes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-blimps-hot-air-balloons-zeppelins-and-airplanes/27689)
**Author:** [@TJKing293](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJKing293)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-blimps-hot-air-balloons-zeppelins-and-airplanes/27689 "2022-03-16T17:17:06Z")
it would be nice to have an alternative aircraft to helicopters. Currently helicopters require a gas turbine engine to run, but having a cheap aircraft propelled by car engine, lawnmower engine and electric motors would … --- ## [Adding underbbrush to the auto foraging list](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-underbbrush-to-the-auto-foraging-list/27704)
**Author:** [@TJKing293](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TJKing293)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/adding-underbbrush-to-the-auto-foraging-list/27704 "2022-03-15T21:58:58Z")
when cycling through the auto foraging list bushes,trees,crops,everything and disabled it would be nice to add underbrush to that list so that the character doesn’t pick up fruit from bushes. --- ## [Portal Storms - tweaks for early vs late game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-tweaks-for-early-vs-late-game/27671)
**Author:** [@Nanamo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nanamo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/portal-storms-tweaks-for-early-vs-late-game/27671 "2022-03-12T08:57:49Z")
Seeing as this is a very in-development feature, there doesn’t seem to have been much discussion here, the most recent being about 17 days ago from what I see off hand The storms appeal to me, in part as an expansion of… --- ## [What would you like to see added to the Tacoma ranch? (New missions, furniture, features, etc.)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-the-tacoma-ranch-new-missions-furniture-features-etc/27657)
**Author:** [@haveric](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/haveric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-the-tacoma-ranch-new-missions-furniture-features-etc/27657 "2022-03-08T16:12:19Z")
I’ve been working on the Tacoma ranch modernization and bug fix work and am getting to the point where I’d like to start adding some extra missions to the NPCs, but I’m looking for ideas from others as to what I should a… --- ## [Monster Brainstorming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-brainstorming/27087)
**Author:** [@Role\_Player](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Role_Player)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monster-brainstorming/27087 "2022-03-07T17:37:42Z")
I didn’t see any dedicated monster brainstorming posts that were in-date so here’s this. Let me get started with a few end-game-ish ideas. The Crimson/Broiling/Blood God. (I’m not so good with naming) Kilometer tall b… --- ## [Mortars and artillery](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mortars-and-artillery/27637)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mortars-and-artillery/27637 "2022-03-05T04:14:36Z")
It would be nice if we had the ability to create mortars/mortar shells and/or find pre-existing military ones. We can already make a rocket launcher and a flamethrower, so a mortar isn’t much more of a stretch. I’m thin… --- ## [Would be it possible to create a backrooms-esque infinite generated map?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/would-be-it-possible-to-create-a-backrooms-esque-infinite-generated-map/27593)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/would-be-it-possible-to-create-a-backrooms-esque-infinite-generated-map/27593 "2022-03-01T16:24:00Z")
Would it be theoretically possible to create a infinitely generated map created of indoor rooms? I was wondering about it would an interesting challenge both from a modding perspective and gameplay perspective, like an … --- ## [Utensils and place settings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utensils-and-place-settings/26751)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/utensils-and-place-settings/26751 "2022-02-28T06:06:24Z")
I think it would be neat if you got an additional bonus for having access to plates and utensils when eating. You already get a bonus for sitting down at a table to eat, maybe also add a check to see if there are anythin… --- ## [Wasps need balancing/have venom effects capped](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wasps-need-balancing-have-venom-effects-capped/27631)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wasps-need-balancing-have-venom-effects-capped/27631 "2022-02-26T12:24:02Z")
Considering how “common” of an enemy wasps are I feel like they really need a nerf in terms of lethality. Not only can they fly, cause infections through biting, spawn in groups, have insect armor, are hard to hit, and a… --- ## [Cutting long rope into a short rope](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-long-rope-into-a-short-rope/27624)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cutting-long-rope-into-a-short-rope/27624 "2022-02-23T15:26:16Z")
turning a long rope really shouldn’t be so complicated enough to require a spinning wheel, or at least require several hours. It should take only a minute a best just to simply cut a rope in half. --- ## [Ideas for better smithing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-better-smithing/26901)
**Author:** [@Luke](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Luke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ideas-for-better-smithing/26901 "2022-02-09T20:35:19Z")
I will start by saying that I am not a master bladesmith, but I have forged knives, axes, and a couple of spearheads over the years. When I see some recipes for melee weapons there are a few things that I think can be im… --- ## [How about allow building modular basecamp everywhere?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-about-allow-building-modular-basecamp-everywhere/27585)
**Author:** [@linonetwo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/linonetwo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-about-allow-building-modular-basecamp-everywhere/27585 "2022-02-09T08:40:18Z")
Today I found private airport is a good place to build a base, and I hope I can build modular basecamp, so I add this to the JSON for a trial: { "id": "faction\_base\_modular\_hub\_field\_version\_2\_0", … --- ## [Some thoughts on the new household electrical stuff in Experimental](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-thoughts-on-the-new-household-electrical-stuff-in-experimental/27566)
**Author:** [@Lee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Lee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-thoughts-on-the-new-household-electrical-stuff-in-experimental/27566 "2022-02-08T11:15:10Z")
Good morning, folks! Thanks for all your hard work on the game. I love it. This post is in no way, shape, or form intended to be critical. I just wanted to share my semi-educated opinions, as a former commercial/indu… --- ## [Помогите мне пожалуйста с животноводством](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/27501)
**Author:** [@user3](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/user3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/topic/27501 "2022-02-08T03:13:03Z")
Люди начинаю новое выживание и нашол двух лошадей , подскажите пожалуйста нужно их кормить ? Размножаются они ?( И остальные ) И они умрут от сильного мороза. --- ## [Claw mutation can't be used as cut tools?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claw-mutation-cant-be-used-as-cut-tools/27514)
**Author:** [@Tekeli](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tekeli)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/claw-mutation-cant-be-used-as-cut-tools/27514 "2022-01-31T00:55:29Z")
This is an existing idea in Claw Mutations Provide Cutting/Butchering Properies Now we do have a butchering property for mutations like claws, but somehow people skip the “cutting” part? I think it’s natural to use tha… --- ## [A way to improve Auto Pickup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-improve-auto-pickup/10479)
**Author:** [@Shrde](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Shrde)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-way-to-improve-auto-pickup/10479 "2022-01-28T23:58:16Z")
I like auto pickup but it would be nice to limit the number you auto pick up ex lets say i have a rule to pick up arrows id like to decide how many i have in my inventory from auto pick up so when i walk over ammo i don’… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=4) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=6)