# The Drawing Board **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=9 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Condiments/toppings and eating foods "together"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/condiments-toppings-and-eating-foods-together/26034)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 2:03am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/condiments-toppings-and-eating-foods-together/26034 "2021-03-08T02:03:23Z")
It would be nice if you could add condiments or toppings to food you make for a bonus to enjoyment, as well as eat foods “together.” Like using the cheese spread with the crackers you get in an MRE, or eating cornbread w… --- ## [Bridges Suit from Death Stranding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridges-suit-from-death-stranding/24886)
**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bridges-suit-from-death-stranding/24886 "2021-03-07T17:24:19Z")
It would be cool to have an equivalent to the Standard Issue Bridges Suit from Death Stranding. It has a large “backpack” that distributed the weight of the cargo evenly across your legs, hips, back and shoulders. It als… --- ## [Cap rate of time passing when you do things](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cap-rate-of-time-passing-when-you-do-things/25994)
**Author:** [@Bjo\_Hart](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bjo_Hart)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cap-rate-of-time-passing-when-you-do-things/25994 "2021-03-01T08:30:57Z")
Hi there. Is there a way to let you define how fast time passes when you do certain things like crafting, fishing etc.?.. For me it puts me in a hurry even if i try to play the game slow paced. If i start fishing at 7a… --- ## [Suggestion: Martial Arts and Weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-martial-arts-and-weapons/25944)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-martial-arts-and-weapons/25944 "2021-02-25T22:40:02Z")
I think we can all agree that Mike Tyson would be MORE dangerous with a knife than not. Even if he’s never experienced using one before the moment he decided to aim it your way. He’s still going to be moving well, blocki… --- ## [Cooking water should not work require you to watch it for to boil](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooking-water-should-not-work-require-you-to-watch-it-for-to-boil/25982)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cooking-water-should-not-work-require-you-to-watch-it-for-to-boil/25982 "2021-02-25T13:12:21Z")
I’ve been thinking its kind of annoying having to spend hours in a day just sitting their watch my water boil instead of being able to do something with my time while I wait for it to boil, like read a book or something. … --- ## [Suggestion: Body (corpse) search](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-body-corpse-search/25960)
**Author:** [@Vostok](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vostok)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-body-corpse-search/25960 "2021-02-23T08:25:49Z")
Hello all! PROBLEM Probably a lot of people are annoyed or confused by the modern system of death and search zombies. More precisely, there is no search - all the things that are on the zombie just scatter and fall do… --- ## [Goo should either be an unsafe pickup or cannisters should be more easily craftable](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/goo-should-either-be-an-unsafe-pickup-or-cannisters-should-be-more-easily-craftable/25962)
**Author:** [@Bio](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/goo-should-either-be-an-unsafe-pickup-or-cannisters-should-be-more-easily-craftable/25962 "2021-02-23T06:31:28Z")
I found myself surrounded and in a bit of a tight spot in the city and was wondering about potential strategies to deal with the hordes, but after sitting on the rooftops planning my careful move from block to block I no… --- ## [Suggestion: Thinking 3-D](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-thinking-3-d/25945)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-thinking-3-d/25945 "2021-02-20T21:17:26Z")
As the cataclysm becomes steadily more realized on a z-axis, some things would be welcome additions: Smashing DOWN or UP should be possible. Climbing onto a roof (Which doesn’t have bars) and bashing your way into the v… --- ## [Cool idea for holstering tools and weapons](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cool-idea-for-holstering-tools-and-weapons/25941)
**Author:** [@TheMasterGear](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheMasterGear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cool-idea-for-holstering-tools-and-weapons/25941 "2021-02-20T16:34:51Z")
This looks like a logical holster to add to the game. What do you guys think. I will most likely make this a mod. --- ## [Suggestion - Judo Is Practiced On Mats For A Reason](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-judo-is-practiced-on-mats-for-a-reason/25943)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-judo-is-practiced-on-mats-for-a-reason/25943 "2021-02-20T08:39:32Z")
With the recent re-tuning of martial arts towards a semblance of sanity, I thought it pertinent to bring up an observation I consider pertinent. Judo, Wrestling and other fighting systems that heavily incorporate throws … --- ## [Oatmeal recipe changes](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oatmeal-recipe-changes/25942)
**Author:** [@Wayland](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wayland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/oatmeal-recipe-changes/25942 "2021-02-20T00:25:47Z")
Something I just discovered in my military base start. I had a lot of oatmeal and cartons of milk pulled up onto my rooftop base and since I was sick of MREs, I thought I’d make oatmeal. Except I had no water, and the o… --- ## [Suggestion: Enemy Armor Degradation](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-enemy-armor-degradation/25878)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-enemy-armor-degradation/25878 "2021-02-07T03:35:22Z")
Just a thought as it occurs to me. But as enemies can damage your armor (and with it its overall protection) should the inverse not also be true? Could not certain weapons or types of mutated anatomy apply a stacking deb… --- ## [Idea: Social/ Leadership proficiencies](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-social-leadership-proficiencies/25863)
**Author:** [@grenz1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/grenz1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-social-leadership-proficiencies/25863 "2021-02-03T19:10:53Z")
I have been playing a bit of Bannerlord 2 lately. It’s pretty cool. You can lead epic sieges and command troops on a near cinematic level. In the mass battles, you can tell people to hold lines, charge, fall back, etc w… --- ## [Scale of map and impacts on vehicle efficiency](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scale-of-map-and-impacts-on-vehicle-efficiency/25623)
**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scale-of-map-and-impacts-on-vehicle-efficiency/25623 "2021-01-05T21:49:13Z")
Just to interject the missing piece here, the reason solar cars work in dda is because our distances are minuscule. Towns are incredibly close together and trips between them take mere minutes so of course you’re not sp… --- ## [Various simple ideas](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-simple-ideas/25849)
**Author:** [@robotic\_gamer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/robotic_gamer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/various-simple-ideas/25849 "2021-02-03T13:08:55Z")
long time lurker, but first post of any kind so sorry if there are glaring mistakes. I have been thinking about a bunch of stuff that could be added, so I figured I just throw them out there. Hopefully some of them tur… --- ## [Suggestion: Acclimation of Weariness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-acclimation-of-weariness/25831)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-acclimation-of-weariness/25831 "2021-01-31T20:11:10Z")
With recent implementation and continued tweaking of weariness I thought it prudent to suggest something in regards to it. If not already a factor, how taxing certain types of menial labor are, should probably be modifi… --- ## [QOL IMPROVEMENT - Most Shoes Have Laces](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/qol-improvement-most-shoes-have-laces/25805)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/qol-improvement-most-shoes-have-laces/25805 "2021-01-31T18:35:38Z")
Simple as the title. Most footwear should probably be able to be unlaced for long string / shoe laces that can be used in crafting. Likewise, since laces can be tied to things shoes could be carried by knotting them arou… --- ## [Start vehicle construction with handles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-vehicle-construction-with-handles/25817)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/start-vehicle-construction-with-handles/25817 "2021-01-30T17:16:48Z")
Can/will this be added? Sometimes one wants to build the cheapest (in material and time) vehicle possible that is not meant to take part in crashes. I consider handles to be cheap (just one pipe) and very light-weight (… --- ## [One thousand years later ... casual idea for big mod that I won't be developing myself](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-thousand-years-later-casual-idea-for-big-mod-that-i-wont-be-developing-myself/25814)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/one-thousand-years-later-casual-idea-for-big-mod-that-i-wont-be-developing-myself/25814 "2021-01-28T07:09:57Z")
Just a random idea brought about by reading about N1Z0’s island start. Lore-wise, the setting is that the Blob is taking things easy. Assimilating Earth is like growing a beard. It’ll happen eventually if it just lets t… --- ## [Blacklist NPC enemies list](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blacklist-npc-enemies-list/25794)
**Author:** [@M1nks](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/M1nks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/blacklist-npc-enemies-list/25794 "2021-01-25T09:29:05Z")
I’m not sure what the focus for the next stable is (I seem to recall a post from Kevin saying that it was nested containers rather than NPC’s but it could have been outdated) but I have an idea would be very handy for NP… --- ## [Minifridge / minifreezer power](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-minifreezer-power/25791)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/minifridge-minifreezer-power/25791 "2021-01-25T02:11:58Z")
Are there any plans to make this depend on outside temperature? --- ## [Additional weather-specific terrain effects](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-weather-specific-terrain-effects/25775)
**Author:** [@Sanarr89](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sanarr89)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/additional-weather-specific-terrain-effects/25775 "2021-01-23T13:37:29Z")
Good day to everyone. Maybe someone would consider adding some additional weather -related terrain effects such as wet dirt, frozen ground, ice etc. For example, after hours of rain dirt terrain tiles turns into wet … --- ## [Water Mechanics: Item or Environmental Feature](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-mechanics-item-or-environmental-feature/25624)
**Author:** [@Gilliph](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gilliph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/water-mechanics-item-or-environmental-feature/25624 "2021-01-22T13:14:19Z")
Its occurred to me that when it comes to water, it comes either as an environmental feature, or as an item/object that you can store or place. Never one and the same. To elaborate further; If I was to have a Keg of wate… --- ## [Food crafting proposal: display staleness of ingredients](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-crafting-proposal-display-staleness-of-ingredients/24244)
**Author:** [@PALU](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PALU)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/food-crafting-proposal-display-staleness-of-ingredients/24244 "2021-01-21T13:37:45Z")
When “crafting” food I’ve often ended up with something that has a much shorter shelf life than intended because some secondary ingredient wasn’t fresh. Currently the game prompts you for each ingredient for which you h… --- ## [Suggestion: Brawn and Melee](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-brawn-and-melee/25755)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-brawn-and-melee/25755 "2021-01-20T23:51:15Z")
I’ll start this suggestion with a question: At what point, numerically, is a player stronger than a Brute? Stronger than a Hulk? Between mutations, augmentations, (Spells if including magiclysm), and various tom-fooler… --- ## [Suggestion : Fitness](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-fitness/25754)
**Author:** [@PossiblyLogrin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/PossiblyLogrin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/suggestion-fitness/25754 "2021-01-20T21:34:02Z")
So, something that bothered me a bit since the implementation of stamina was that everyone gets the same pool, excepting some mutations and bionics which increase / decrease said amount respectively. I would suggest a s… --- ## [Camping Gear for the Fun of it!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camping-gear-for-the-fun-of-it/16433)
**Author:** [@TheZoneWizard](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheZoneWizard)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/camping-gear-for-the-fun-of-it/16433 "2021-01-19T16:49:49Z")
So I was thinking of what could be excellent in game as rare items. Items in question could be found in sports stores. Country stores. Dead sport corpses(seen them in game in groups oddly enough) and on zombies that are … --- ## [Electric vehicles are no-brainers (git b85c4a930b)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-vehicles-are-no-brainers-git-b85c4a930b/25581)
**Author:** [@ThinkSome](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ThinkSome)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/electric-vehicles-are-no-brainers-git-b85c4a930b/25581 "2021-01-07T13:15:39Z")
Electric vehicles spawning with on-board solar panels makes them early game no-brainers. Once you have such an EV, you no longer need to worry about acquiring more fuel. I found a tyre-less EV on day#1 and a perfectly go… --- ## [Weird wacky horrifying Cataclysm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-wacky-horrifying-cataclysm/25634)
**Author:** [@spicyshadow](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/spicyshadow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/weird-wacky-horrifying-cataclysm/25634 "2021-01-06T01:42:21Z")
Let’s make a list of suggestions for things to keep the cataclysm wierd, wacky and horrifying, while keeping it within the themes and lore of the game. Some of my suggestions: Add a senior researcher profession that st… --- ## [\[W.I.P\] All-in-one-mod.md](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/w-i-p-all-in-one-mod-md/25259)
**Author:** [@TheGoatgod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheGoatgod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/w-i-p-all-in-one-mod-md/25259 "2020-11-18T19:10:27Z")
Cdda should really have a .Md that explains all the mods mod name Items and what they require, activation, transforms if any locations and how they could spawn recipes ( basicly a cheat sheet or wiki ) any books requ… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=8) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/the-drawing-board/10.md?page=10)