# The Drawing Board

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## [Option for "Hardcore" Injuries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-for-hardcore-injuries/12174)

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**Author:** [@Necrosia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrosia)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/option-for-hardcore-injuries/12174 "2016-08-04T22:31:51Z")

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I like DDA’s large selection of drugs, conditions, and means of treating adverse physical effects, but I don’t like how things like bleeding and deep bites are so easy to take care of. Bleeding to me doesn’t penalize you…

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## [Faster and better ways to make meals](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faster-and-better-ways-to-make-meals/12313)

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**Author:** [@Nhatorama](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nhatorama)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/faster-and-better-ways-to-make-meals/12313 "2016-08-04T03:18:44Z")

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Just started playing the game and I’m loving it so far. In the future release I would like to see more automated and less time consuming ways to cook food. Wishlist: \[ul\]\[li\]Electric and non-electric pressure cooker. …

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## [Shovel able to pulp corpses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shovel-able-to-pulp-corpses/12283)

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**Author:** [@Quin91](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Quin91)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/shovel-able-to-pulp-corpses/12283 "2016-08-02T00:20:30Z")

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Just a little suggestion / Idea, Am I the only one who thinks Shovels should be able to Shift+B pulp corpses?

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## [Bad taste in mouth](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bad-taste-in-mouth/12275)

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**Author:** [@mouseturd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mouseturd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bad-taste-in-mouth/12275 "2016-07-30T01:41:17Z")

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Not sure if its needed or wanted, but I was picking up a pack of gum and had the thought. Bad tasting food / splatter from zombie can cause a bad taste in your mouth. Bad taste = moral modifier. Chewing gum / eating s…

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## [Questions from the king of wolves](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-from-the-king-of-wolves/12280)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/questions-from-the-king-of-wolves/12280 "2016-07-28T22:30:33Z")

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Okay quick question about the latest experimental build and a few questions/suggestions Question:Is the lmoe shelter bugged like a maggot ridden corpse or am I just a unlucky bastard as I cannot seem to get that fucker …

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## [Small human groups](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-human-groups/12206)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/small-human-groups/12206 "2016-07-28T20:52:40Z")

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Hi. I don’t know if this is against Cata lore but I have idea- small human groups like in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Few buildings in which we can repair/buy/sell items or buy some food/water. Price should be high and ,settlement" s…

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## [Craft dried salad out of lettuce?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craft-dried-salad-out-of-lettuce/12274)

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**Author:** [@Tumuel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tumuel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/craft-dried-salad-out-of-lettuce/12274 "2016-07-27T19:28:24Z")

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I’ve been farming, lettuce is the only crop that I can’t see how to preserve. Everything else goes into the dehydrator except wheat and oats and all that. Surely it should be possible to craft dried salad out of it, or p…

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## [Phn'glui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'Lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/phnglui-mglwnafh-cthulhu-rlyeh-wgahnagl-fhtagn/12255)

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**Author:** [@Rama\_Tut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rama_Tut)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/phnglui-mglwnafh-cthulhu-rlyeh-wgahnagl-fhtagn/12255 "2016-07-25T09:57:59Z")

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You can side with the shrooms against humanity and get shroom powers, but I think there should also be a way to celebrate the aligning of the stars, helping to call down nameless horrors from the darkness between the gal…

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## [Lactose Intolerance tweak/lactase pills](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lactose-intolerance-tweak-lactase-pills/12260)

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**Author:** [@PaultheNerd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PaultheNerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lactose-intolerance-tweak-lactase-pills/12260 "2016-07-23T19:32:18Z")

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Hi all, this is a bit of a tiny suggestion but I thought I’d mention it anyway because why not? In the latest experimental of Cata (and for as long as I can remember), a Lactose Intolerant character who drinks milk gets…

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## [Android port?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-port/12247)

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**Author:** [@Aqma](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Aqma)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/android-port/12247 "2016-07-22T15:42:21Z")

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The question that pops up every half a year or so - Any possibility of an android port? … I am looking with such envy at the IOS port and would so love to be able to play it on my android phone on the go. If someone is …

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## [More reasons to swim](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-reasons-to-swim/12244)

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**Author:** [@theepicvoid111](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/theepicvoid111)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-reasons-to-swim/12244 "2016-07-22T14:23:01Z")

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In my opinion the swimming skill is currently useless, it’s only good for fleeing if you are trapped by a lake or hunting aquatic animals such as fish. I think there should be another reason to level up swimming. Maybe a…

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## [Giving certain zombies the ability to open unlocked doors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giving-certain-zombies-the-ability-to-open-unlocked-doors/12233)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/giving-certain-zombies-the-ability-to-open-unlocked-doors/12233 "2016-07-21T16:14:13Z")

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Either give an existing zombie type the ability to open doors, or create a new one, a more intelligent zombie creature, if you will. Of existing zombie types I was thinking maybe zombie master, necromancer, or feral pred…

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## [Npcs + Cars =?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-cars/12189)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-cars/12189 "2016-07-21T08:51:30Z")

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this is a suggestion i am making for waaay later , when both vehicles and npcs are more streamlined but think about it , you shouldnt be the only survivor that has a deathmobile , npcs should be able to have cars and shi…

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## [Inventory locations](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-locations/12235)

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**Author:** [@Fox](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fox)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/inventory-locations/12235 "2016-07-21T08:30:55Z")

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I’m not sure if this has been suggested before, but I’ve been thinking it’d be way better if items in your inventory had a specified location, such as certain items being in your backpack… and when you’re about to fight …

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## [Multi-skill books. Scrambled requirements. Partially ripped books](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multi-skill-books-scrambled-requirements-partially-ripped-books/12240)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/multi-skill-books-scrambled-requirements-partially-ripped-books/12240 "2016-07-21T08:09:18Z")

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Books that can bring various skills up to various levels. For example: A book that can bring Mechanics to 6 and Electronics to 5. Therefore also possibly having varying requirements, such as must have Mechanics 3 and/or …

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## [Streamlining the presentation and handling of liquid amounts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streamlining-the-presentation-and-handling-of-liquid-amounts/12214)

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**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/streamlining-the-presentation-and-handling-of-liquid-amounts/12214 "2016-07-17T15:06:24Z")

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For liquids everywhere: Do away with units and start displaying all amounts in milliliters. Alternatively, when presenting units, also display how much that is in liters or gallons. (It’s 250ml per unit but calculate an…

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## [Grab is too strong?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grab-is-too-strong/12176)

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**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/grab-is-too-strong/12176 "2016-07-14T17:41:57Z")

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\[spoiler=code\] if( has\_effect( effect\_grabbed ) && !attacking ) { int zed\_number = 0; for( auto &&dest : g-\>m.points\_in\_radius( pos(), 1, 0 ) ){ if( g-\>mon\_at( dest ) != -1 && ( g-\>zombie( g-\>mon\_at( dest ) ).has\_fl…

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## [Pests](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pests/12204)

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**Author:** [@latogato](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/latogato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pests/12204 "2016-07-13T20:59:03Z")

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Nowaday i had an slightly unpleasant encounters with pests and i just realized there are no real pests in the game. We need the rats to eat food and gnaw on items. It should be mostly “behind the scene”, some newly gener…

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## [Mechanics is kinda fucked up](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mechanics-is-kinda-fucked-up/12192)

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**Author:** [@Gnorse](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gnorse)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2016, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mechanics-is-kinda-fucked-up/12192 "2016-07-12T18:22:03Z")

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sorry if this isnt the right spot but come on , mechanics was made to be leveled up quickly but now nearly everything except frames needs mechanics level 2 or more , even horns and headlights need level 2 now , and no , …

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## [Suggestion: Moving Artifact data from source code to json files](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-moving-artifact-data-from-source-code-to-json-files/12200)

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**Author:** [@CodeSeg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CodeSeg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2016, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-moving-artifact-data-from-source-code-to-json-files/12200 "2016-07-12T06:04:22Z")

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Currently, the effects of the artifacts are hard coded in the enums.h and artifact.h. I thought, to separate logic from data, maybe we should create an artifact.json which contains all the data of the artifacts? That id…

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## [Ability to use towel water](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-use-towel-water/12191)

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**Author:** [@The\_Cat\_Wizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/The_Cat_Wizard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2016, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/ability-to-use-towel-water/12191 "2016-07-12T02:35:10Z")

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I was just wondering how hard it would be to code the ability to drink/store water from towels after you dry off, possibly with a high chance for ill effect when consumed raw due to dust/zombie guts that survivors tend t…

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## [Horses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horses/12187)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/horses/12187 "2016-07-11T17:14:08Z")

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Hi. Any chances for implementing horse riding?

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## [More Rebalancing Options](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-rebalancing-options/12165)

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**Author:** [@Necrosia](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Necrosia)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-rebalancing-options/12165 "2016-07-11T12:52:04Z")

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I would like to see more rebalancing options mainlined in future releases if possible. For instance, there are very few ways of making zombies stronger other than doubling their speed and health. No real option for them …

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## [Different Types of worlds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/different-types-of-worlds/12184)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/different-types-of-worlds/12184 "2016-07-10T20:28:15Z")

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i think that a way to add more variation to the game, whilst, making different metas for the game. I believe the way i have thought of might give some ideas. Basically it is a “Who lost the none.” kind of scenario where…

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## [Monsters and targetted attacks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-and-targetted-attacks/12175)

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**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2016, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/monsters-and-targetted-attacks/12175 "2016-07-08T11:35:43Z")

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Im not completely familiar with the exact code behind it, but practically Ive come to expect monsters to target the least armored area of your body more frequently than anywhere else. Is this true, and does it have a ju…

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## [Winter garb for all professions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-garb-for-all-professions/12058)

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**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/winter-garb-for-all-professions/12058 "2016-07-07T19:38:24Z")

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Im looking to add winter gear for all professions. I would like to keep in mind circumstance, ability, and availibility of this gear. I would, in all other cases, try to balance them to keep them the same cost as they …

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## [Some ideas I thought up :)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas-i-thought-up/12173)

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**Author:** [@ZombiBunny](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ZombiBunny)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-ideas-i-thought-up/12173 "2016-07-06T15:49:56Z")

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Some ideas I thought of that are very plausible given the scope of things in-game. Please feel free to comment this is my first post here and I’m curious to know what anybody thinks about my suggestions. working/buil…

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## [Dragging things up and down stairs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dragging-things-up-and-down-stairs/12155)

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**Author:** [@Rama\_Tut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rama_Tut)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dragging-things-up-and-down-stairs/12155 "2016-07-05T06:52:19Z")

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Is there a game balance reason not to allow objects to be dragged up and down stairs? Because from a purely realism and RP standpoint, it seems like sufficiently small and sufficiently light objects should be capable of…

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## [Pirate shipwreck scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pirate-shipwreck-scenario/12149)

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**Author:** [@Bidyhackier](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bidyhackier)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pirate-shipwreck-scenario/12149 "2016-07-03T09:54:07Z")

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the pirate scenario would be as follows:you spawn on the basement a shipwreck(wood made instead of steel made,and without razorclaws) full of zeds and rum,and there would be 5 professions if you choose the scenario: +1 …

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## [Stylish And Tacky](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stylish-and-tacky/12132)

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**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stylish-and-tacky/12132 "2016-07-02T21:32:14Z")

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There is a point where wearing too much of a similar category of things would be considered tacky, like example. 2 golden rings, two golden bracelets, 2 golden watches, 2 golden earrings, 2 golden necklaces, and all that…

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