SO:Equipment
Equipment represents what a Character is wearing. "Equipment Slots" represents the various types of items that can be equipped on a character: clothing, armor, weapons, shield, etc. Equipment is separate from Inventory.
Clicking the E button, or moving your mouse to the Top Right Button in Equipment and Left or Right Clicking it, will switch between the Wearable Slots menu and the Weapon Slots submenu.
Equipment Slots (Wearables)
This section will list Equipment Slots exclusive to Wearables, as well as a few Slots that also show up in "Weapons", which are noted with an asterisk (*).
Equipment Slot | Slot Size | Allowable itemTypes | Example Equippable Items | Explanation/Notes | Programmer's Notes |
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Head | 2x2 | Headgear | Hats, Hoods, Helms | ||
Neck | 1x1 | Necklace | Necklaces | There are very few magical items in Althas. Necklaces are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay. | Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later |
Body (Clothing) | 2x3 | Clothing | Cloth Outfit, Fur Outfit, Leather Outfit | Will only show if no Armor or Robe is equipped. | |
Body (Armor) | 3x4 | Armor | Padded, Chain Mail, Plate Mail | When Armor is equipped, Clothing is not shown. | |
Outerwear | 2x2 | Outerwear | Cape, Cloak, Robe | Capes and Cloaks would be useful for disguises and defense against the elements, not so much Combat. | When a Robe is equipped, Clothing and Armor are not shown. A Cape or Cloak would go on the back, and then Clothing or Armor is shown. |
Backpack* | 2x3 | Bag (Rucksack) | Backpack, Rucksack | Can only have 1 Weapon Sheath at one time appear on the back | Naming this slot Backpack in implementation right now, since Back 1 and Back 2 would get confusing |
Right Hand Finger | 1x1 | Ring | Ring | There are very few magical items in Althas. Rings are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay. | Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later. |
Left Hand Finger | 1x1 | Ring | Ring | There are very few magical items in Althas. Rings are generally more for cosmetics then gameplay. | Not implementing right now because of the redundant note. Can easily add later. |
Belt Slot 1* (6) | 1x2 | Melee Weapon (Dagger), Vessel, Quiver | Dagger, Bottle, Water Skin, Arrow Quiver, Bolt Quiver, etc | Quick Belt Slot; Quiver can create Inventory space for Arrows and/or Bolts. Can be used for 'quick' items instead. This is the only Belt Slot that allows for a Quiver. |
Clicking "6" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed), open the Bags tab (if Quiver) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot). |
Belt Slot 2* (7) | 1x2 | Melee Weapon (Dagger), Vessel, Lighting Item | Dagger, Bottle, Water Skin, Lantern, Candle, etc | Quick Belt Slot; Lighting Item can be used to brighten dark environments. Can be used for 'quick' items instead. This is the only Belt Slot that allows for a Lighting Item. |
Clicking "7" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon or Lighting Item, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot). |
Belt Slot 3* (8) | 1x2 | Melee Weapon (Dagger), Vessel | Dagger, Bottle, Water Skin | Quick Belt Slot; can be used for 'quick' items. | Clicking "8" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed)) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot). |
Belt Slot 4* (9) | 1x2 | Melee Weapon (Dagger), Vessel, Belt Bag | Dagger, Bottle, Water Skin, Belt Bag | Quick Belt Slot; Belt Bag can create an extra set of Inventory space, but can be used for 'quick' items instead. | Clicking "9" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed), open the Bags tab (if Belt Bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot). |
Equipment Slots (Weapons)
This section will list Equipment Slots exclusive to Weapons' (and none that that also show up in "Wearables).
Equipment Slot | Slot Size | Allowable Item Classes | Item Type[s] Slot is Limited to | Example Equippable Items | Explanation/Notes | Programmer's Notes |
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Sidearm Slot 1 (1) | 1x4 | Melee Weapon | Melee Type: Dagger, Short Sword, Longsword, Great Sword, Axe, Shafted Blade, Blunt | Daggers, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Swords, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Axes and Blunts | Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time. | Clicking "1" will unsheath/sheath this weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed. |
Sidearm Slot 2 (2) | 1x4 | Melee Weapon | Melee Type: Dagger, Short Sword, Longsword, Great Sword, Axe, Shafted Blade, Blunt | Daggers, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Swords, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Axes and Blunts | Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time. | Clicking "2" will unsheath/sheath this weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed. |
Back Weapon Slot 1 (3) | 2x6 | Melee Weapon, Ranged Weapon, Throwable Weapon | Melee Type: Spear, Polearm Ranged Type: Bow, Crossbow Throwable Type: Javelin |
1-Handed Throwing Spears, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Spears, 2-Handed Polearms (Halberds, Bardiches, etc), Bows and Crossbows | Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time. | Clicking "3" will unsheath/sheath this weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed. |
Shield Slot (4) | 2x5 | Shield | Shield Type: Buckler, Center Grip, Full Body, Strapped | Buckler, Kite Shield, etc | Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time. | Clicking "4" will unsheath/sheath shield, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed. |
Back Weapon Slot 2 (5) | 2x6 | Melee Weapon, Ranged Weapon, Throwable Weapon | Melee Type: Spear, Polearm Ranged Type: Bow, Crossbow Throwable Type: Javelin |
1-Handed Throwing Spears, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Spears, 2-Handed Polearms (Halberds, Bardiches, etc), Bows and Crossbows | Can switch between Weapon Slots with the mouse wheel. In the case of a 1-handed Weapon and Shield, can have both out at the same time. | Clicking "5" will unsheath/sheath this weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed. |
You can also find the same Backpack and 4 Belt Slots mentioned in Wearables Equipment.