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( I Copy+pasted this from my post on the steam forums because i'm lazy) ( EDIT: I guess much of this is already suggested, there are some things on here that go into more detail about a suggestion and how it could work. I kinda just wanted to throw this out there. ) Hi, I've been following PZ's development for awhile and i just want to list some things that would be cool to have in the game, whether or not they'll work is what you can discuss. 1: Welding -Welders, Welding sticks, Sheet metal, steel Poles - basically to be able to weld metal objects together and form items/defenses like these: -makeshift Machetes -Makeshift spears or arrowheads -Metal Doors - three types of welding, 1) acetylene torch welding, doesn't require electricity, but cannot weld strong metals 2)Arc welding, requires electricity 3) Battery welding, requires three batteries, welding stick, and jumper cables. works like a arc welder but drains the batteries fairly fast. 2: Power generation - Generators to run welders and power refrigerators and houses. - Batteries to store charge - Inverters to create AC current from the batteries - car alternators - Constructable Power sources: 1) Windmills using car alternators to create electricity. 2) Solar panels on some buildings which can be recovered and placed.\ 3) Woodgas furnace to create a fuel engines can use if you don't have Gasoline -Wiring and Lights, the ability to run wire from your Batteries or generator to outside lights or tools 3: Engines -engines which can be found in scrap yards, repair shops, or from vehicles. can be used with Alternators to create a makeshift gas generator. ( Not movable once built ) 4: Vehicles, wrecked and Crafting/customization of them - Wrecked vehicles on roads, - Rubber tubes to siphon gas - Gas cans - Tires - three sizes 1) Large truck or tractor tires 2) Normal car tires 3) Motorcycle tires -Simple Vehicle crafting, Like dune buggies, Tri-bikes, ect. -Crafting plans; you need a crafting plan before you can create a certain vehicle. - Customization; welding spikes, armor plating, extra storage space, seats, spray painting. ect. on your vehicles, 5: Tools -Chainsaws - tire iron, required to take off car tires. can be a melee weapon as well - Drills - Wire cutters - hatchets - Chisels, required to make things more intricate, like a semi-fancy table or chair. - Spray paint 6: Weapons, most of these are non-lethal which would be best against humans - Net guns, can be used to capture a person when in close range, craftable - Pepper spray - Flares - Water cannon, craftable, can be used to knock down humans - combat knifes - Riot shield, craftable - Man catcher, can be used to grab a zombie around the neck and lead them, craftable - Cattle prod/ taser - Smoke bombs, craftable -Crossbows, Craftable 7: Misc. gameplay ideas and items: -Rope, zip ties, handcuffs - Blindfolds -Kidnapping, speaks for itself. - Careers before the Apocalypse: only certain skill sets can craft certain items, construction worker can craft advanced structures, a mechanic can create generators and vehicles with a Electrician. Doctors and nurses can heal people more effectively, Hunters can create traps for game. A very cool idea, which would encourage more teamwork between players if they want to live in a settlement together. - Rationing, can eat only a portion of a meal if necessary. Can be used to share a single item with someone. - misc electronics, record players, Movies ( Which will boost happiness for awhile, can be watched on a TV, provided you have power) - Shopping carts, can store many more items than a backpack but has to be pushed on pavement . And that's all i can type right now, it's alot but it would make this game a gem.