Alcohol

[Argon]

So...your colonists have a few thousand extra potatoes lying around rotting.What do they do? They could build a larger freezer... or make vodka!

Various foods could be converted into alcohol ex:  (potatoes=> vodka, berries=> wine, agave=> tequila)

This could have some interesting effects on your colonists...

-Argon

[ns9559]

Strictly for medical purposes of coarse. 

[litlbear]

would be good for mood, also can sell

[UnassumingWhiteGuy]

It could also come with downsides, like the risk of alcoholism, or drunkenness improving mood but slowing work speed. And maybe certain traits, like depressive, could cause that colonist to react badly to it. Plus it would allow for a whole bunch of alcohol-themed traits.

Also, if medicine was ever craftable, it seems like it would be a good crafting component for it.

[Argon]

It could also come with downsides, like the risk of alcoholism, or drunkenness improving mood but slowing work speed. And maybe certain traits, like depressive, could cause that colonist to react badly to it. Plus it would allow for a whole bunch of alcohol-themed traits.

Also, if medicine was ever craftable, it seems like it would be a good crafting component for it.

Agreed.

Alcoholism could come as a preexisting trait where the colonist requires alcohol or they become unhappy.
Prolonged heavy drinking could also cause cirrhosis, prompting you to viciously harvest the livers of your enemies to save your perpetually drunk colonists.

-Argon

[Geertje123]

This is an awesome idea and should be made

[Slightquills]

I like this idea . . . but there could be another risk too. I mean, can you imagine a drunk colonist trying to put out a fire? . . . one less colonist.

[Geertje123]

I like this idea . . . but there could be another risk too. I mean, can you imagine a drunk colonist trying to put out a fire? . . . one less colonist.

I think that's the fun side of it.

At one side you have their mood go up, but on the other hand they can be sloppy at their job.

I'd say; get them really drunk and lock the doors of the bar 

[Noobshock]

I agree with alcohol giving mood or some other buffs but creating hazards with drunk colonists.

[Argon]

Drunk colonists should also have a mechanic where they wander to a destination instead of taking the shortest route.

-Argon

[WolveNZ]

Buffs to pain resistance, happiness, strength.
Cons to work speed, accuracy, movement speed ?

[Argon]

Buffs to pain resistance, happiness, strength.
Cons to work speed, accuracy, movement speed ?

Second That

-Argon

[Geertje123]

Buffs to pain resistance, happiness, strength.
Cons to work speed, accuracy, movement speed ?

Let's add random puking to the cons :p
You can easily use the green crytofluid for it

[mumblemumble]

Speaking of medicine, perhaps it could be used as a substitute for medicine in some circumstances, with a large mood debuff / a pain boost to the colonist? alcohol IS a disinfectant but it hurts something awful if you get it in a cut...imagine a gunshot being flushed with alcohol, crippling, and perhaps would also get you drunk...but it would prevent infection.

[Argon]

Speaking of medicine, perhaps it could be used as a substitute for medicine in some circumstances, with a large mood debuff / a pain boost to the colonist? alcohol IS a disinfectant but it hurts something awful if you get it in a cut...imagine a gunshot being flushed with alcohol, crippling, and perhaps would also get you drunk...but it would prevent infection.

Seconded.

This could also be used as an alternative to medicine to prevent infections in prisoners without wasting valuable medicine.

-Argon