# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=71 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 72 --- ## [Plant mutation: fruiting](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plant-mutation-fruiting/10276)
**Author:** [@p020901](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/p020901)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/plant-mutation-fruiting/10276 "2015-08-08T06:08:21Z")
We already had the “flowering” mutation for the plant threshold, why cant we mutate/upgrade it further into “fruiting”, which takes a (small) amount of thirst/hunger and turns it into fruits, for eating or for trading, w… --- ## [Fruit Juice: Spend Drink To Get Less Drink Back](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fruit-juice-spend-drink-to-get-less-drink-back/10281)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fruit-juice-spend-drink-to-get-less-drink-back/10281 "2015-08-08T02:39:01Z")
I’m wandering around in the woods. I can find fruit easily, because it started in summer, but traveling is risky and monsters are everywhere. I need water, but gathering it puts myself in danger. Fortunately, I have sev… --- ## [The current state of ammunition](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-current-state-of-ammunition/9969)
**Author:** [@SteelBlueWolf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SteelBlueWolf)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-current-state-of-ammunition/9969 "2015-08-07T20:34:08Z")
Some ammunition in cata has nonsensical stats, strange descriptions and even stranger applications. An example is the damage difference between 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO. There is only 4 difference (40 vs 44), yet the 7.62… --- ## [Support the game button broken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/support-the-game-button-broken/10246)
**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/support-the-game-button-broken/10246 "2015-08-07T20:29:53Z")
the “support cataclysm” button is broken on the main page, is there a way i can help support the game, patron? --- ## [Getting water with only a plastic bag and some string. + a new way to purify!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-water-with-only-a-plastic-bag-and-some-string-a-new-way-to-purify/10274)
**Author:** [@Rookrune](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rookrune)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/getting-water-with-only-a-plastic-bag-and-some-string-a-new-way-to-purify/10274 "2015-08-07T08:33:12Z")
Hello survivalists! I have a new idea for procuring water in-game its simple, and requires only a plastic bag, and string. Plants give off moisture, and you can capture that moisture with sunlight, and oh… 4-6 hours a… --- ## [Interacting with large liquid containers](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interacting-with-large-liquid-containers/10177)
**Author:** [@CosmicKobal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CosmicKobal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/interacting-with-large-liquid-containers/10177 "2015-08-07T08:17:41Z")
When I tried using a 55 gallon drum and a funnel to have a laaaarge supply of water on hand at all times, I found that I later could not directly pour or interact with that container of water in any way except to use it … --- ## [Of Cars and Men (i.e. variation for driving)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/of-cars-and-men-i-e-variation-for-driving/10221)
**Author:** [@BeerBeer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/BeerBeer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/of-cars-and-men-i-e-variation-for-driving/10221 "2015-08-06T22:15:45Z")
Manual vs. automatic gear/transmission Basically I’d just like to see gearboxes as a vehicle component. There would be only two kinds - automatic and manual. Manual would result in more difficult handling, i.e. increase… --- ## [(Short)-Story Mode?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/short-story-mode/10269)
**Author:** [@p020901](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/p020901)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/short-story-mode/10269 "2015-08-06T15:00:09Z")
Should there be a story mode? Like having preset circumstances, preset Npcs actions and notes for story telling, and there can be community made stories, or stories (canon) that tells the origin of the Cataclysm… In exam… --- ## [Nanite Armor Canister](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nanite-armor-canister/10224)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 3:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/nanite-armor-canister/10224 "2015-08-06T03:28:17Z")
Basically its armor that requires power to be active, what it does is it covers existing armor when activated, repairing your armor and body. defensive values i think it would bee ok as 40 bash res 40 cut res 20 peirce… --- ## [Better first aid healing system?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-first-aid-healing-system/10252)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/better-first-aid-healing-system/10252 "2015-08-05T16:17:48Z")
I was thinking if we can make those medical supplies like medkit or something healing the health on a little time instead of immediately? if you wounded, you use one medkit, and you will gain a “recovering” buff, in thi… --- ## [Macgyver start](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/macgyver-start/10247)
**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 4:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/macgyver-start/10247 "2015-08-05T04:23:49Z")
macgyver start: you start with a bit of string and a paper clip, the mistake was giving you the paper clip. on crafting + survival skills. --- ## [Steam Greenlight Idea](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steam-greenlight-idea/10242)
**Author:** [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/steam-greenlight-idea/10242 "2015-08-05T02:56:18Z")
Hear me out before you kill me… Been watching a bunch of Steam Greenlight Videos/Early Access Videos and most of these games are just garbage. Shower Simulator, Grass Simulator, some $50 Post Apocalyptic game that only … --- ## [Why i think cdda is one of the best survival games out there](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-i-think-cdda-is-one-of-the-best-survival-games-out-there/10258)
**Author:** [@dakenho](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dakenho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-i-think-cdda-is-one-of-the-best-survival-games-out-there/10258 "2015-08-04T20:20:39Z")
its hard to put into words why this is one of the bets survival games out their, I mean, i play a lot of survival games some of which i have spent money on and CDDA has a more interesting world and better systems than mo… --- ## [Surviving the Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surviving-the-cataclysm/10239)
**Author:** [@Artyom177](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Artyom177)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surviving-the-cataclysm/10239 "2015-08-03T18:53:06Z")
So the thing that I understand is that this game, when you start out with the base “Evacuee” starting build, it takes place on the day of the Cataclysmic event that wipes out everyone? (If i’m wrong and it takes place la… --- ## [Gun rebalance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gun-rebalance/10200)
**Author:** [@Dlightfull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlightfull)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/gun-rebalance/10200 "2015-08-03T09:36:16Z")
I barely use any guns, but i always stockpile lots of guns and ammo, just in case. So i’ve noticed that the damage of some ammo has increased dramatically, but the energy weapons, in comparison, remained as weak as befor… --- ## [On the subject of the regugee center and that ilk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-the-subject-of-the-regugee-center-and-that-ilk/10229)
**Author:** [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/on-the-subject-of-the-regugee-center-and-that-ilk/10229 "2015-08-02T21:30:17Z")
So, the refugee center and the ranch. Amazingly useful places )some free supplies, places to trade, even automated farming), but I have had a few issues. For instance, the quests. There is only one quest at a time from … --- ## [Embedded Projectiles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/embedded-projectiles/10238)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/embedded-projectiles/10238 "2015-08-02T20:14:23Z")
It occurred to me as I brushed myself off from a rogue NPC attack that I’d been shot with a crossbow twice. I was pretty well off for the amount of damage I could have taken, but the part that confused me was that the bo… --- ## [Pokemon In Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pokemon-in-cataclysm/10157)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pokemon-in-cataclysm/10157 "2015-08-02T20:12:40Z")
There’s no good reason for the request other than it’d be kind of hilarious, and also branch into another fandom for extra roleplaying fun. Zombie Pokemon anyone? It’d provide extra appeal for people who are bored with … --- ## [Driving NPCs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-npcs/10222)
**Author:** [@Broulder](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Broulder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driving-npcs/10222 "2015-08-01T13:39:51Z")
Is it possible? I imagine ordering an NPC to take the driver seat and then ordering it to go forward/turn at a certain speed isn’t in the realm of impossibility. Could even have a simple dialogue option like “hold the wh… --- ## [Hold spearout](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hold-spearout/10216)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hold-spearout/10216 "2015-07-30T23:59:16Z")
basically the ability to hold your spear out in a certain direction by firing in that direction withought an enemy there letting the enemy run into it, the faster its running into it the more bonus damage --- ## [Message log](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/message-log/10202)
**Author:** [@Dlightfull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlightfull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/message-log/10202 "2015-07-30T08:46:41Z")
It would be very useful, if it’s at all possible, if viewing 'P’revious messages in the Message Log would show the text in the initial colour it appeared on the screen. As it is now it’s all in grey and it’s pretty hard… --- ## [Illiterate trait and item identification](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/illiterate-trait-and-item-identification/10197)
**Author:** [@voskhod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/voskhod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/illiterate-trait-and-item-identification/10197 "2015-07-29T08:17:47Z")
As much as I love the idea of the illiterate trait, there’s something about it that really makes no sense. How does your character know what things are if they can’t read? How does your character know that, say, a glass … --- ## [Scrap metal equivalence in recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scrap-metal-equivalence-in-recipes/10194)
**Author:** [@jaked122](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jaked122)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scrap-metal-equivalence-in-recipes/10194 "2015-07-29T04:42:37Z")
I don’t really understand the reasoning behind being able to make a lump of steel out of whatever size scrap metal, or a chunk of steel out of rebar and scrap, but requiring me to butcher a bunch of chunks of steel into … --- ## [Mutagen recipes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutagen-recipes/10191)
**Author:** [@Dlightfull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dlightfull)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mutagen-recipes/10191 "2015-07-28T20:55:47Z")
The crafting of the bird mutagen currently is very luck related. My idea is to add feather as an alternative to bird eggs for crafting bird mutagen, i think it would fit well and make it less tedious than it is right n… --- ## [Get mad, shoot your family, bad experiences and slight suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/get-mad-shoot-your-family-bad-experiences-and-slight-suggestions/10141)
**Author:** [@yaddabluh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/yaddabluh)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/get-mad-shoot-your-family-bad-experiences-and-slight-suggestions/10141 "2015-07-28T20:00:49Z")
What i see a lot in the game is the infinity number of towns you can get/smash/loot/burn/explode/burn again by and the character wont stop for even half a second to realize that whatever he is doing in whatever house you… --- ## [Rethinking food morale boost and addiction](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rethinking-food-morale-boost-and-addiction/10186)
**Author:** [@voskhod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/voskhod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rethinking-food-morale-boost-and-addiction/10186 "2015-07-28T04:03:45Z")
To be honest, the morale boost from food is much too weak. Not that its not large enough, no, Gourmand takes care of that - but rather that the morale you get from eating a variety of delicious meals is very, very short … --- ## [A better fire extinguisher?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-better-fire-extinguisher/10184)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-better-fire-extinguisher/10184 "2015-07-28T00:48:48Z")
I been consider about the flames, I think our fire extinguisher still isn’t against flame effective, the flame can spread more than that 1 tiles, and our fire extinguisher is only can put out 1 tiles? make our fire extin… --- ## [Acid Rain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-rain/10173)
**Author:** [@Wally-kun](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wally-kun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/acid-rain/10173 "2015-07-27T14:32:13Z")
Any word on when this is going to be implemented into the game? The lore says that it’s a thing but from what I can tell it was removed at some point early on in development for one reason or another. What’s the word on … --- ## [Kevin Granade, we need to talk about aiming system on 0.C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kevin-granade-we-need-to-talk-about-aiming-system-on-0-c/10154)
**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/kevin-granade-we-need-to-talk-about-aiming-system-on-0-c/10154 "2015-07-27T12:35:02Z")
I don’t know if you are improving the aiming system on the pre 0.D version, it has a lot problem on the 0.C I believe, let me explain about this first time I feeling this system is something wrong is when I craft repeat… --- ## [Livestock Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/livestock-mod/10165)
**Author:** [@Xelanthol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xelanthol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/livestock-mod/10165 "2015-07-27T08:59:10Z")
Since farming is the one main avenue of food creation, would it be possible to add some livestock? I think the relatively recent faction system would help with this. Two animals I think would be fairly simple to impleme… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=70) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=72)