# More Alarm Systems

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651>\
**Category:** The Drawing Board\
**Created:** [March 29, 2014, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651 "2014-03-29T16:18:05Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 17\
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**Author:** ![Chiko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/chiko/32/3238_2.png) [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2014, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/1 "2014-03-29T16:18:05Z")

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So we have bubblewrap sheets as sound traps but there could be alarm system options.

Broken Glass Alarm:  
-The most simple of all the makeshift alarms. All you need is a number of Glass Shards.  
-Should be noisier than Bubblewraps.

Bone Alarm:  
-Made by setting up a number of bones in a similar fashion to a jenga tower or a tower of cards.  
-Should be noisier than Broken Glass Alarm.

Can Alarm:  
-Made by putting pebbles or similar things inside a number of cans and tying them together with a string.  
-Should be noisier than Bone Alarm.

Talking Doll Alarm:  
-Made by attaching a Talking Doll to a tripwire.  
-Should be a bit noisier than Can Alarm.

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**Author:** ![Hibou](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/hibou/32/1330_2.png) [@Hibou](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Hibou)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2014, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/2 "2014-03-29T16:21:30Z")

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How about more technologically advanced traps, like a tripwire attached to a radio’s switch, or a pressure pad wired to a noisemaker?

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**Author:** ![Chiko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/chiko/32/3238_2.png) [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2014, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/3 "2014-03-29T16:51:35Z")

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That one makes sense. We do need more makeshift electronic devices.

A similar one would be to attach a tripwire to a talking doll. Makes for a creepy alarm. 😛

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**Author:** ![Mrnocamera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/mrnocamera/32/61_2.png) [@Mrnocamera](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mrnocamera)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2014, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/4 "2014-03-29T17:06:59Z")

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Or a tripwire attached to a string connected to a shotgun on a chair.

That’s a good sound alarm, and it normally works on everything.

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**Author:** ![Chiko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/chiko/32/3238_2.png) [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2014, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/5 "2014-03-29T17:17:19Z")

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[quote=“Mrnocamera, post:4, topic:5651”]Or a tripwire attached to a string connected to a shotgun on a chair.

That’s a good sound alarm, and it normally works on everything.[/quote]  
We have shotgun traps already. 😛

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**Author:** ![Mrnocamera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/mrnocamera/32/61_2.png) [@Mrnocamera](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mrnocamera)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/6 "2014-03-29T17:19:38Z")

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I know. But still, can’t deny the fact it works.

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**Author:** ![Chiko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/chiko/32/3238_2.png) [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2014, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/7 "2014-03-29T17:24:07Z")

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Not denying them. It makes for a midgame trap, though. The main materials, shotgun and ammo, are not so easily available most of the time and it will probably attract more than your attention.

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**Author:** ![StopSignal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/stopsignal/32/1923_2.png) [@StopSignal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/StopSignal)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2014, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/8 "2014-03-29T20:45:26Z")

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We should have traps that could be placed in doors or windows, intead of having to surround the door with traps.

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**Author:** ![Chiko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/chiko/32/3238_2.png) [@Chiko](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Chiko)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2014, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/9 "2014-03-30T00:50:45Z")

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> [@StopSignal](#):
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> We should have traps that could be placed in doors or windows, intead of having to surround the door with traps.

This too. Specially windows.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2014, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/10 "2014-03-31T15:24:49Z")

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How about we somehow hook up a wire to a police siren and lights?

Loud as heck.

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**Author:** ![HeadWar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/headwar/32/2685_2.png) [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2014, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/11 "2014-03-31T23:09:08Z")

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There are (at least in the Swedish and Danish military forces) “alarm mines”, which are triggered much like a Claymore or other tripwire mine, but with just a small pyrotechnic charge that emits noise and light for a few seconds.

Sounds like they would fit into this general theme.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2014, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/12 "2014-04-02T13:07:03Z")

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And yet, we still don’t have claymores.

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**Author:** ![John\_Candlebury](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/john_candlebury/32/6437_2.png) [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2014, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/13 "2014-04-02T14:03:53Z")

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Why would you want claymores? They are just mines that for gameplay purposes would only be harder to use. Being directional and requiring confined spaces.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2014, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/14 "2014-04-02T14:05:10Z")

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Well it could explode one tile in the direction they were placed in. Or 2.

And have a smaller explosion radius, but be more “pointed” in the direction it was planted.

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**Author:** ![AseaHeru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/aseaheru/32/8_2.png) [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2014, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/15 "2014-04-02T14:55:39Z")

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Shrapnel sent in one way for claymores.

And piss-poor anti-vehicular damage.[quote=“HeadWar, post:11, topic:5651”]There are (at least in the Swedish and Danish military forces) “alarm mines”[/quote]

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**Author:** ![HeadWar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/headwar/32/2685_2.png) [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2014, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/16 "2014-04-03T08:28:10Z")

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> [@John Candlebury](#):
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> Why would you want claymores? They are just mines that for gameplay purposes would only be harder to use. Being directional and requiring confined spaces.

Since when is that a reason not to include something?

And besides, directional sounds awesome in many situations (Base defence, oh yes…), and “confined spaces” just isn’t true. I would like the ability to command detonate them though, which is how they are mainly used nowadays, since there are international treaties regarding uncontrolled mines.

> [@AseaHeru](#):
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> And piss-poor anti-vehicular damage.

They are extremely effective against “soft” vehicles.

![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/notgonnadothismuchlonger/30365930.jpg)

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**Author:** ![AseaHeru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/aseaheru/32/8_2.png) [@AseaHeru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AseaHeru)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2014, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/more-alarm-systems/5651/17 "2014-04-03T11:59:15Z")

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By “And piss-poor anti-vehicular damage.” I meant “Dont make them go BOOM”