At the same time, accumulating evidence on simulation artefacts arising from force fields (the sets of functions that approximate the physical interactions between atoms in MD simulations) raises the need for more accurate parameters and improved description of physics, particularly for lipids and disordered proteins. Due to the semi-empirical nature of MD simulation force fields, a consistent parameterization represents a daunting task, often requiring simultaneous refinement of almost all interactions within a force field. To this end, several fully or semi-automatic approaches for force field parameterization are emerging. Here, we discuss current issues and ongoing activities in evaluating and improving biomolecular MD simulations with quality-evaluated databanks and automated force field development approaches. We focus on systems where atomic resolution description of lipid membranes, and lipid interactions with other molecules, play a major role. Coarse grained simulations and other biomolecular systems are left outside the scope of this perspective.