# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=56 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 57 --- ## [Eating dirt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eating-dirt/12110)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eating-dirt/12110 "2016-07-02T19:50:30Z")
Geophagia! It ain’t great but it might just keep you alive. Beware of shitting bricks. --- ## [Going Berserk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/going-berserk/12136)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/going-berserk/12136 "2016-07-01T01:39:26Z")
Certain monsters, if you push them too much, push them too hard, they will get angry, very angry. and with that, it berserk would probably be some form of self buff that makes any ordinary moose “or boar” significantly m… --- ## [Female archaeologist getting a "lara croft" set](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/female-archaeologist-getting-a-lara-croft-set/12115)
**Author:** [@Bidyhackier](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bidyhackier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/female-archaeologist-getting-a-lara-croft-set/12115 "2016-07-01T00:34:47Z")
\[ul\]at least for me,the 2 most famous fictional archaeologists are indiana jones and lara croft (which are luckily a male and a female).As i already checked its possible to make,but i’m too lazy to do it.So we could giv… --- ## [Just some more trait ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-some-more-trait-ideas/12139)
**Author:** [@bananaedmonkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bananaedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/just-some-more-trait-ideas/12139 "2016-07-01T00:30:33Z")
just some trait ideas i have Pyromaniac - morale boost from starting fires and being around fires. (can’t think of a good name for this trait) - when a NPC says “drop your weapon” you have an inability to oblige. Be… --- ## [Location modifiers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/location-modifiers/12138)
**Author:** [@bananaedmonkey](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/bananaedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/location-modifiers/12138 "2016-06-30T19:07:03Z")
I would like to suggest the idea of changing our place in the world. For example: Location: Texas (costs X points) Pros: 500% more guns and gun stores Warmer winter Cons: Hotter summer NPCs less willing chat and… --- ## [Eyes adapt to darkness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eyes-adapt-to-darkness/12090)
**Author:** [@Someoneman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Someoneman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/eyes-adapt-to-darkness/12090 "2016-06-30T15:43:53Z")
I’m not sure if it’s just me, but it feels like the “Night Vision” trait is almost mandatory for any character. Being limited to one tile of vision in the dark is realistic, but too inconvenient and restrictive. My solu… --- ## [New scenarios, Missions, and a Rogue Survivor Reference \[Some Spoilers\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-scenarios-missions-and-a-rogue-survivor-reference-some-spoilers/12098)
**Author:** [@Taberone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Taberone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-scenarios-missions-and-a-rogue-survivor-reference-some-spoilers/12098 "2016-06-30T08:58:57Z")
Scenario 1: Vault Escape Description: You’ve survived the initial tragedy that struck the vault! Unfortunately, you’re still trapped here, knee-deep in the abominations that used to be your friends, and you’ve got some … --- ## [Electro motor - quest item](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electro-motor-quest-item/12131)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electro-motor-quest-item/12131 "2016-06-29T19:55:40Z")
whether it is possible to ask the developers how to make a division among the motors? and, perhaps, to clean up the rest of the names of objects, of course, if the time allows, the ability or the desire to do. in a ques… --- ## [Extensibility for vehicle parts to have new tool features(flags)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extensibility-for-vehicle-parts-to-have-new-tool-features-flags/12127)
**Author:** [@CodeSeg](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CodeSeg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extensibility-for-vehicle-parts-to-have-new-tool-features-flags/12127 "2016-06-29T14:34:36Z")
Currently, the features which vehicle parts might have are limited. A vehicle part could have one or more flags in but not ones added in mods. I designed a new tool with a new flag “CHEMLAB\_ADVANCED” and realized I cou… --- ## [Endgame: Time Travel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endgame-time-travel/12013)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/endgame-time-travel/12013 "2016-06-29T07:50:50Z")
You’ve done it. You built it! A time machine. It should be calibrated… “Enter the portal? \[Y/N\]” Do you know enough to save the past from the incoming cataclysm? Will you even be able to function with other human being… --- ## [Filthy clothes -\> dirty rags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filthy-clothes-dirty-rags/12126)
**Author:** [@Slax](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Slax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filthy-clothes-dirty-rags/12126 "2016-06-29T05:53:02Z")
Makes sense, no? --- ## [Schizophrenia suggestion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/schizophrenia-suggestion/12124)
**Author:** [@Sundaysmile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sundaysmile)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/schizophrenia-suggestion/12124 "2016-06-29T02:30:19Z")
I’ve been playing a Schizophrenic character for a while now and experienced all kinds of bizarre stuff while out on my roadtrip across the New England wasteland. I’ve seen strange messages in my text log. I’ve randomly… --- ## [Drones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drones/12091)
**Author:** [@Bidyhackier](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bidyhackier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/drones/12091 "2016-06-28T17:29:31Z")
everyone knows what a drone is so i will skip this part. types:there will be 3 types of drones:toy drones,pizza delivery drones,and military drones. the civilian grade can only carry cameras(so you can see what is on t… --- ## [Does anybody like the PPSh?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anybody-like-the-ppsh/12119)
**Author:** [@BorkBorkGoesTheCode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BorkBorkGoesTheCode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anybody-like-the-ppsh/12119 "2016-06-28T11:47:02Z")
I have recently added more types of 7.62x25 cartridge and added magazines to the PPSh, and I was wondering what people thought of the changes. \[Moved from The Library.\] --- ## [Restore Vehicle Lighting Controls (new system is...pain)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/restore-vehicle-lighting-controls-new-system-is-pain/12079)
**Author:** [@Voqar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Voqar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/restore-vehicle-lighting-controls-new-system-is-pain/12079 "2016-06-25T17:38:22Z")
I suggest returning the vehicle lighting operation/menu/hotkeys/whatever you wanna call it (via vehicle control) back to how it was. I’m in a recent experimental and the changes to this completely suck. Talk about poin… --- ## [Keeping NPCs SAFE!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-npcs-safe/12044)
**Author:** [@Graphical](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Graphical)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/keeping-npcs-safe/12044 "2016-06-25T02:42:14Z")
I would LOVE to see a simple mod, where you order an NPC to stay RIGHT BEHIND YOU and NOT ENGAGE. I always play night time and I lost count of the times an NPC straight up lost me. And is so sad. NPC follows the player… --- ## [Bug patches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-patches/12073)
**Author:** [@Rama\_Tut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rama_Tut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bug-patches/12073 "2016-06-23T22:56:11Z")
It’s great that Cataclysm is in active development, but it would be nice if the stable builds could get some official bug patches for major bugs which don’t include new material with all their own bugs. As a result of t… --- ## [Uniques](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uniques/12040)
**Author:** [@Rama\_Tut](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rama_Tut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/uniques/12040 "2016-06-21T07:06:20Z")
I’ve been slowly working on a mod to change the theme of DDA from a future-science zombie apocalypse to a pulp fiction faux-Egyptian mummy curse apocalypse, and one of the things I’ve been trying to add is uniques. I th… --- ## [Extend first-aid training with dissection](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extend-first-aid-training-with-dissection/12043)
**Author:** [@pingpong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pingpong)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/extend-first-aid-training-with-dissection/12043 "2016-06-20T19:51:32Z")
First-aid could be switched to “medicine” or even “biology” and include studying life. If the game let you dissect enemies via applying a “fine cutting” tool, that could be used to train the skill. It could also be anoth… --- ## [Attempting to outline a proper bartering system](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attempting-to-outline-a-proper-bartering-system/12071)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/attempting-to-outline-a-proper-bartering-system/12071 "2016-06-20T10:18:44Z")
An actual barter system, using the ‘bartering’ skill, might be nice, using probablities for striking (or failing to strike) a deal. The lower chance there is to strike a deal, the greater the XP reward. Level 0: The pla… --- ## [Risk of falling asleep while waiting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/risk-of-falling-asleep-while-waiting/12059)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/risk-of-falling-asleep-while-waiting/12059 "2016-06-19T19:59:42Z")
Perhaps tired characters, who engage in waiting, could sometimes fall asleep. This feature could pair and function with the sleep-related traits, so that Insomniacs are less likely to doze off than the Sleepy Heads. The… --- ## [Break out of prison scenario](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/break-out-of-prison-scenario/9890)
**Author:** [@BigLie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BigLie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2016, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/break-out-of-prison-scenario/9890 "2016-06-18T12:37:12Z")
There are prisons and there is a convict ‘profession’. Seems like a valid idea for a minimal-start scenario. Not sure if this has already been proposed. A quick search showed some discussion on NPCs and so. I don’t rem… --- ## [Rebalance bow draw strength requirements](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebalance-bow-draw-strength-requirements/12048)
**Author:** [@Solusphere](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Solusphere)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebalance-bow-draw-strength-requirements/12048 "2016-06-18T00:01:23Z")
With the addition of the multiple pools system, stat totals for the average player are now significantly lower, with a stat of 10 or higher requiring you to bring another stat below 8. However, the strength requirements … --- ## [Show path to receipt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-path-to-receipt/12032)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/show-path-to-receipt/12032 "2016-06-15T04:00:25Z")
very necessary to make the show the full path in the recipe title. I do not know in which section of skills is required recipe - I have to use the search engine. recipe, for example, is found. but in any branch he? how… --- ## [\[explosion\]hacks are all wrong](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosion-hacks-are-all-wrong/11998)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/explosion-hacks-are-all-wrong/11998 "2016-06-13T17:37:36Z")
The manhacks are tiny, fist sized (volume 1) robutts, that zip around at 35 kph. thats fine. explodey hacks are tiny, size 1 ruobutts that zip around at 35kph and carry payloads multiple times heavier and larger than t… --- ## [Map Tiles suggestions + list of places](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-tiles-suggestions-list-of-places/12022)
**Author:** [@T-RED](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/T-RED)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-tiles-suggestions-list-of-places/12022 "2016-06-12T19:39:28Z")
Hello, first time posting here but long time lurking. As far as I have been able to find in my searches there isn’t really a thread for discussing Map Tiles or the .json files that make up these. Right now the experime… --- ## [Compared to 0.C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compared-to-0-c/12026)
**Author:** [@Heruedhel](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Heruedhel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/compared-to-0-c/12026 "2016-06-11T23:48:57Z")
I recently fired up 0.C and created a new survivor. I was surprised how much smoother and fast paced the game play was in comparison to now. I don’t mean to diminish the great work that has been done over the past year;… --- ## [City Hall/Court Houses](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/city-hall-court-houses/12021)
**Author:** [@pisskop](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pisskop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/city-hall-court-houses/12021 "2016-06-09T22:43:08Z")
We should have them, and we should get all the judges and lawyers who play make them :wink: supised we dont already, tbh. They are stone structures chock full of wood and metal detectors and alarms and erroded authori… --- ## [Retiring your survivors](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/retiring-your-survivors/12018)
**Author:** [@supernoob0122](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/supernoob0122)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/retiring-your-survivors/12018 "2016-06-09T22:33:35Z")
(This is from my post on reddit) Lets say you got a survivor that you have been surviving for a long time and you want to create a new one.but you don’t want to remove him you can chose the “Retire” option which deletes… --- ## [Vehicle durability/damage scaling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-durability-damage-scaling/12009)
**Author:** [@Braethias](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Braethias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vehicle-durability-damage-scaling/12009 "2016-06-08T20:30:58Z")
in world gen options, since I can’t figure out how to re-order vehicle parts (if it’s even possible) so that the frame isn’t always the first thing damaged always forever (that’s why I have quarter panels, those should b… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=55) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=57)