Baseless/Frameless Mattress + Adjustable Sizing, Hammock Type

CitruShark · May 19th 2016

With only a select few kinds of beds to currently choose from (as to expect in Alpha), I think one of the simplest solutions to opening up more variation/creativity is to just have the bed mattress available as an object. That way players could construct their own variety of bed bases and frames, or just have the option to go without if you’re building with only the basic necessities, or want to replicate the bedding customs of specific cultures/time periods. (The first example that immediately comes to mind is the traditional Japanese styled room (washitsu) where one sleeps on the floor in a futon bed)

I also think it would be more efficient for beds to incorporate an adjustable length x width sizing mechanic, seeing all the different sizes mattresses can come in https://kaymed.co.uk/wp-conten…7/Mattress-Size-Guide.jpg

Ending with a final idea, I think it’d be a neat addition to have a hammock bed type (beachside r&r for the water update anyone? xD)

Thoughts always appreciated, I would love to know if any of these concepts could be considered or are already possibly planned for future updates!

Moderndaybardx · May 19th 2016

I like this idea, I find the beds currently are to far off the base of my little viking village a nice straw mattress with a bearskin thrown over it is more my speed. With an adjustable mattress though I could build the Clan leaders bed to fit all his many conquests.........

ArcticuKitsu · May 19th 2016

You've got my vote on both fronts. Both the modern & viking era. Luckily we can get these added in, yet Red51 has to find time to add them in after the crazy water update. Variety like this is awesome

Miwarre · May 19th 2016

Detaching the bed frame from the mattress (and pillow!), so that one can make his own frame with planks and beams in a specific style seems an excellent idea to me too.

However -- and sorry to repeat myself --, more cultural variety (for beds or for other elements) in the ready-made pieces needs some care. No matter how many cultural variations will be added, some will lack; this would add a significant burden on the development team for minute details, each of which is likely to be used by a tiny minority of the users.

This seems to me a perfect use case for mods, assuming the mod/script/plug-in framework will allow to use custom meshes, as I believe it should (eventually).

Moderndaybardx · May 19th 2016

More then willing to design textures and meshes for my viking furniture, if Reds willing to use them he can have them as a gift just need to know which file format they need to be in. I'd design anyone else's furniture as well if they want to send me a picture.

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