Tornesol

When playing earlier, I made my way to the cabin in the eastern woods in game thinking because of it's source of water, I could grow crops and survive better despite being much further away from places to loot food.
 
However I soon discovered after digging up some spots to plant seeds, that there was tall grass and other natural textures blocking my view of some of my dug up area, which became extremely bothersome when trying to right click to plant and tend to my crops. This also is a bit annoying for item picks up, such as collecting logs when chopping wood.
 
I also noticed that if I build a wooden floor, it too is covered up by the overgrown plant life, this is also bit annoying.
 
Is there a planned, or can it be possible new feature to make use of a current or new tool to remove the grass? I noticed there is a spade in game, not sure if it's used for anything beyond as a weapon, but perhaps that could be a candidate? Not sure how a lawn mower would work, especially trying to put it in your bag, but maybe a pair of hedge cutters or a sickle.
 
Maybe another multipurpose tool such as a machete might make a good amount of sense.
 
Just a small bothersome thing I've been noticing, besides the cut grass could have uses such as for example kindling, rope crafting, precaution against brush fires, etc.
 
Thoughts?

Yea, realism is what wins. But the option to just ad some 2x4s or whatever to a early built wall to withstand a few more zombieheadbutts would be nice. Like when you barricade windows. 
So if you are in a pickle or when a horde decides to walk up and say hello, you can just swing up your hammer and some nails to reinforce that "lvl1" wall. 

Eh, I would prefer other items get added instead of more gun stuff. 

First of..

Hi =)
I would really like to see some ways to armor yourself against the undead. Perhaps a more indepth clothing system. Where you can make "armor" from things in your surrounding. For example: A magazine turned around your wrist would prevent bittings/scratchings there. (World War Z) 
I also thought about degrigation on the things you wear and the factors played from that. Like if you have dirty clothes, your unhappyness will fall. Just an example. 
I really aint that guy that are focused on grapichs, tho I would really like to see some form of upgrade in the inventory system and your character screen. As if you get scratched on your leg, the pants on that part will rip and you would have to patch it up or find new pants. I feel there is alot of things that could come out from this  so if someone is interested in disscusing things, I would much so join! 
this is my first post in this forum so, pipe down the hate  

Great game btw! Alooooooot of potential.
/Torne

Yes the armor is said to come, and they are working on the correct looks for things ingame, But they dont seem that focused on Hygiene, as we humans adapt and when surviving we dont really care too much if your clothes are dirty. you also wont be focused on taking a shower and a bath when you might already be struggling to find water after a while :3

But yes the hard covered magazine and duct tape combo has been on my mind for a while too. Not too durable but it can take a few hits bits and sratches.

But a condition of wearable things you can see is kind of a little new suggestion. Having half destroyed shirts and trousers would add a lot of atmosphere .... Imagine a few months after the apocalypse brand new clothes with not a single hole / scratch are pretty rare. Survivors and Zombies with ripped clothes would be great !

Hi,
 
as you can probably imagine you're not the first one to suggest armor or clothing as armor. And in fact has been confirmed to be a part of the game at some point.
Here's a few links to such conversations:
http://theindiestone.com/forums/index.php/topic/2172-leather-jackets/?hl=armor#entry31432
http://theindiestone.com/forums/index.php/topic/1263-armor-things/?hl=armor
http://theindiestone.com/forums/index.php/topic/1217-duct-taped-jacket/?hl=armor#entry18245
http://theindiestone.com/forums/index.php/topic/168-clothing-should-have-life-meters-and-effect-your-character/?hl=armor#entry2450
 
Also you should check the commonly suggested suggestions list before posting a new suggestion. You can also use the search function for finding existing threads.
 
Lastly, welcome to the forums!! Great to have you with us!