# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=83 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 84 --- ## [Layers easily info to armor screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/layers-easily-info-to-armor-screen/8986)
**Author:** [@Vorchar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vorchar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/layers-easily-info-to-armor-screen/8986 "2015-02-25T17:16:35Z")
Currently you can’t see if item layers easily from armor screen. You need to go to inventory and look at the item if it says that item layers easily. I would love to see if item layers easily from armor screen instead o… --- ## [MOVED: Heating up food with tools should drain batteries](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-heating-up-food-with-tools-should-drain-batteries/8984)
**Author:** [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 1:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/moved-heating-up-food-with-tools-should-drain-batteries/8984 "2015-02-25T01:09:47Z")
This topic has been moved to The Garage - Bug Reports and Technical Help. \[iurl\]http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=9636.0\[/iurl\] --- ## [New monster suggestions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-monster-suggestions/8812)
**Author:** [@Antistar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Antistar)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-monster-suggestions/8812 "2015-02-23T03:02:09Z")
How about a thread for suggesting new monsters (or animals or robots or whatever)? Apologies if there already is one; I had a bit of a look around and didn’t see one. I had an idea for a possible new zombie pop into my … --- ## [Player Info Layout on big screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/player-info-layout-on-big-screen/8965)
**Author:** [@v.v.b](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/v.v.b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/player-info-layout-on-big-screen/8965 "2015-02-22T07:56:31Z")
Is it possible to increase height of Player Info window to show all body parts in ENCUMBRANCE AND WARMTH tab at once? I mean on a big screens. This information is used much more often than SKILLS. SKILLS did not fit to … --- ## [Tailor's kit as tool prerequisite](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailors-kit-as-tool-prerequisite/8941)
**Author:** [@Valiant](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Valiant)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tailors-kit-as-tool-prerequisite/8941 "2015-02-21T22:24:21Z")
I think there’s need in adding tailor’s kit as “tools required” in all crafting recipes which required bone needle, wooden needle or sewing kit. --- ## [Taking Prisoners](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/taking-prisoners/8929)
**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/taking-prisoners/8929 "2015-02-20T08:51:22Z")
With some combination of tazers, batons, shackles, chains, rope, etc., being able to capture NPCs. Having finally settled down in a police station, I found myself wishing I could stock the jail area. Should be able to … --- ## [Driver Assistance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driver-assistance/8891)
**Author:** [@RAM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RAM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/driver-assistance/8891 "2015-02-18T12:34:53Z")
Just to be clear, it really isn’t plausible that I would do this myself : ( I figure that, Futureland! had some sort of computerised systems to aid drivers. Lets assume that the central server is down and navigation is … --- ## [Random NPC quick fix](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-npc-quick-fix/8926)
**Author:** [@Blue\_J](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blue_J)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/random-npc-quick-fix/8926 "2015-02-18T04:40:36Z")
So, I was looking through the source earlier, and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or objections regarding adding a !is\_sheltered flag to the random NPC spawn logic to make random NPCs only spawn outside. (I’m … --- ## [Revamp to Hunger](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/revamp-to-hunger/8902)
**Author:** [@Stekcs](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Stekcs)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/revamp-to-hunger/8902 "2015-02-18T01:11:02Z")
Today I was hanging out in my Cataclysm world, when I realized, my oh my, I haven’t drank anything in days! Being a responsible human being, I quickly went back home to quench my thirst…by drinking roughly two gallons of… --- ## [Wilderness Living Pre-Post-Mortem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-living-pre-post-mortem/8768)
**Author:** [@MormonPartyboat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MormonPartyboat)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wilderness-living-pre-post-mortem/8768 "2015-02-17T14:45:14Z")
\[hr\] The mod is now up over in the modding forum. \[hr\] I started a character with the default survivor profession/starting location, 90 day seasons, a city size of 1, and an item spawn rate of 5% normal (version 0.B, … --- ## [Flower farming](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flower-farming/8913)
**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/flower-farming/8913 "2015-02-15T21:49:04Z")
A couple suggestions: \[ul\]\[li\]I would like to be able to collect seeds or cuttings and grow flowers. There are a number of plants that are useful for various things - it would be good to be able to make a sustainable su… --- ## [Space Heater - Vehicle Addon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/space-heater-vehicle-addon/8865)
**Author:** [@Xelanthol](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xelanthol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/space-heater-vehicle-addon/8865 "2015-02-14T18:56:15Z")
Basically as the title says, it’d be nice to get a space heater that can run off of battery power, for those that like to set up engine stuff in our base. --- ## [Needfull things: machining & skills derail](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/needfull-things-machining-skills-derail/8909)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/needfull-things-machining-skills-derail/8909 "2015-02-14T00:33:25Z")
Craftable mods would be fairly limited–bipods, grips, etc. This came up elsewhere and hit the no-precision-machining ban in the design doc.\[/quote\] Weapons factorys with percision machining --- ## [Burying](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burying/8881)
**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burying/8881 "2015-02-10T23:00:21Z")
In one of my first runs, I tried to make a grave by digging a deep pit, putting the NPC in it, and filling the pit in afterwards … and the game filled in the pit under her body instead of on top of. How difficult would … --- ## [Make boiled Noodle/Egg recipe give clean water as byproduct](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-boiled-noodle-egg-recipe-give-clean-water-as-byproduct/8886)
**Author:** [@Blaze](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Blaze)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/make-boiled-noodle-egg-recipe-give-clean-water-as-byproduct/8886 "2015-02-10T16:27:17Z")
May not taste the same, but it should be drinkable. --- ## [Npc Towns](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-towns/8846)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npc-towns/8846 "2015-02-10T12:58:24Z")
Npc towns having an array of buildings inside a area with a blue border signifying their walls and what they guard… Specialized buildings where they make stuff and such -like a Weapons Depot for where they build weapon… --- ## [LMOE start location (Not Sheltered)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lmoe-start-location-not-sheltered/8877)
**Author:** [@Hazerithious](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hazerithious)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/lmoe-start-location-not-sheltered/8877 "2015-02-10T10:28:03Z")
I was thinking there could be a semi-expensive (point wise) way to start at a LMOE shelter at the beginning of the game, so I made a custom Scenario for it. The price, and professions are changeable. As is the descripti… --- ## [Tanks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tanks/8841)
**Author:** [@Artyom177](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Artyom177)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tanks/8841 "2015-02-10T00:53:48Z")
So I’ve been thinking, maybe we should have tanks? I know we already have the APC and the Armored Car (Not counting the player built or modified vehicles) in the game but we should have some heavy equipment. Imagine usin… --- ## [Some possible vehicle improvements? Loading ramp, raised frame, cargo/trunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-possible-vehicle-improvements-loading-ramp-raised-frame-cargo-trunk/8882)
**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-possible-vehicle-improvements-loading-ramp-raised-frame-cargo-trunk/8882 "2015-02-09T23:16:21Z")
Hello there, just a few requests/suggestions for vehicles that would probably be difficult to do. The first: Loading ramps and raised frames. Both are constructs you make instead of frames that you can mount basic thing… --- ## [Bionic Suggestion Thread](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-suggestion-thread/8824)
**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bionic-suggestion-thread/8824 "2015-02-09T20:26:05Z")
I’m a big fan of the bionics system, but I’ve always thought it could be fleshed-out a bit (ba-dum-tss?). So, without lengthy preamble, here’s my two cents: Multi-tier Bionics- I always love the feeling of installing n… --- ## [Sensing/Perceiving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sensing-perceiving/8871)
**Author:** [@Arkenstone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arkenstone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sensing-perceiving/8871 "2015-02-09T17:33:51Z")
Mostly going over thoughts already stated in forum and consolidating them. Where magic is used as a term here, it is a general catchall for anything that is not considered presently understood or which is easier to handw… --- ## [Scrapyards/Dumps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scrapyards-dumps/8856)
**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scrapyards-dumps/8856 "2015-02-08T10:24:09Z")
I think it would be cool if there were locations like these. Scrapyard: Full of scrap metal, wrecked cars, zombie dogs Maybe have some metalworking tools about, or a chance to get a forge, ect. Dump: Large area of g… --- ## [Surrounded start rework](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surrounded-start-rework/8866)
**Author:** [@Catfoodbob](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Catfoodbob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/surrounded-start-rework/8866 "2015-02-08T06:35:21Z")
Just an option to mess with how many zombies surrounded start actually sends at you, like Lightly surrounded, surrounded, and heavily surrounded --- ## [Crouching or sneaking](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crouching-or-sneaking/1633)
**Author:** [@Skates](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Skates)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crouching-or-sneaking/1633 "2015-02-08T05:34:07Z")
I’m not entirely sure on the current movement state the character adopts but obviously it’s either running or walking depending on if you hold the movement keys or not. I feel that an option to crouch and slowly ‘sneak’ … --- ## [Realistic Drug Prices (mature content)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-drug-prices-mature-content/8852)
**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-drug-prices-mature-content/8852 "2015-02-07T19:30:32Z")
Definitely not an essential feature, by any means, just a slight fix for realism Probably violates some forum rule, so it’s no harsh if deleted I’d like to be able to buy 160 grams of cannabis for 40 bucks, but it sort… --- ## [Accidently closing Cdda \[X\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/accidently-closing-cdda-x/8855)
**Author:** [@EnderCrypt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/EnderCrypt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/accidently-closing-cdda-x/8855 "2015-02-07T19:20:32Z")
so… while teaching my friend to play Cataclysm:DDA, my friend accidently clicked \[image\] (not on purpose, tried to click an overlapping window) and, point being the game closes instantly when you click the \[X\] is it p… --- ## [Auto-travel option](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-travel-option/8821)
**Author:** [@Packbat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Packbat)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/auto-travel-option/8821 "2015-02-06T17:12:01Z")
If any of you remember the “Run” command from Moria, Angband, &c., you know what I mean: I would like an option to travel a significant distance with one keyboard command. My initial thought is two options: \[ul\]\[li\]Cho… --- ## [Zoos, Dinosaur Parks, and Fairgrounds](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoos-dinosaur-parks-and-fairgrounds/8830)
**Author:** [@chimpdroid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/chimpdroid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zoos-dinosaur-parks-and-fairgrounds/8830 "2015-02-06T14:38:59Z")
Massive structures like the ones in the title are, I’m sure, difficult to implement, but I think it would be a huge boon to gameplay. Each structure could be fenced in and locked up, and opening them could allow for new… --- ## [Rebar Sword](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebar-sword/8848)
**Author:** [@Straume21](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Straume21)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/rebar-sword/8848 "2015-02-06T12:23:48Z")
An idea I had for a craft-able melee weapon. It’s a step up from the two-by-sword and a step down from crude sword. \[spoiler\] { “type”:“GENERIC”, “id”: “sword\_rebar”, “symbol” : “/”, “color”: “dark\_gray”, “name”:… --- ## [Psychopath exceptions for 'bad idea' prompts/feedback](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psychopath-exceptions-for-bad-idea-prompts-feedback/8828)
**Author:** [@Midaychi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Midaychi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/psychopath-exceptions-for-bad-idea-prompts-feedback/8828 "2015-02-06T01:31:34Z")
As in the title, if you get the psychopath trait, I’d figure it would be !fun! if it carried over to more mundane things as well. For example: Why can’t a psychopath read while driving? Sleep in the driver’s seat, or flo… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=82) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=84)