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 will switch between the Main Slots menu and the Weapon Slots submenu.

Equipment Slots (Main Slots)

Left Side: Main Equipment Submenu

Equipment Slot	Slot Size	Allowable itemTypes	Example Equippable Items	Explanation/Notes	Programmer's Notes
Head	2x2	headgear	Hats, Hoods, Helms
Neck	1x1	misc	Necklace	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	Clothing	Will only show if no Armor or Robe is equipped.
Body (Armor)	3x4	armor	Chain Mail, Plate Mail, etc	When Armor is equipped, Clothing is not shown.
Body (Overlayer)	2x2	cape_cloak	Capes, Cloaks, Robes	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	Can only have 1 Weapon Sheath at one time	Naming this slot Backpack in implementation right now, since Back 1 and Back 2 would get confusing
Right Hand Finger	1x1	misc	Rings	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	misc	Rings	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	meleeWeaponTool (meleeClass dagger only), quiver, bottle, bag	Daggers, Arrow Quiver, Bolt Quiver, Bottles, Water Skins, Belt Bag, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. 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 bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 2 (7)	1x2	meleeWeaponTool (meleeClass dagger only), bottle, bag	Daggers, Bottles, Water Skins, Belt Bag, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. Can be used for 'quick' items instead.	Clicking "7" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed), open the Bags tab (if bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 3 (8)	1x2	meleeWeaponTool (meleeClass dagger only), bottle, bag	Daggers, Bottles, Water Skins, Belt Bag, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. Can be used for 'quick' items instead.	Clicking "8" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed), open the Bags tab (if bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 4 (9)	1x2	meleeWeaponTool (meleeClass dagger only), bottle, bag	Daggers, Bottles, Water Skins, Belt Bag, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. 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 bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).

Equipment Slots (Weapon Slots)

Left Side: Weapon Equipment Submenu

Equipment Slot	Slot Size	Allowable itemTypes	Subclass[es] Slot is Limited to	Example Equippable Items	Explanation/Notes	Programmer's Notes
Sidearm Slot 1 (1)	1x4	meleeWeaponTool	meleeClass: dagger, shortSword, longSword, greatSword, axe, shaftedBlade, 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	meleeWeaponTool	meleeClass: dagger, shortSword, longSword, greatSword, axe, shaftedBlade, 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	meleeWeaponTool, rangedWeapon	meleeClass: javelin, spear, polearm; rangedClass: bow, crossbow	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: shield, buckler	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	meleeWeaponTool, rangedWeapon	meleeClass: javelin, spear, polearm; rangedClass: bow, crossbow	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 4 Belt Slots mentioned in Main Slots.

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 will switch between the Main Slots menu and the Weapon Slots submenu.

Equipment Slots (Main Slots)

Left Side: Main Equipment Submenu

Equipment Slot	Slot Size	Allowable itemTypes	Example Equippable Items	Explanation/Notes	Programmer's Notes
Head	2x2	headgear	Hats, Hoods, Helms
Neck	1x1	misc	Necklace	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	Clothing	Will only show if no Armor or Robe is equipped.
Body (Armor)	3x4	armor	Chain Mail, Plate Mail, etc	When Armor is equipped, Clothing is not shown.
Body (Overlayer)	2x2	cape_cloak	Capes, Cloaks, Robes	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	Can only have 1 Weapon Sheath at one time	Naming this slot Backpack in implementation right now, since Back 1 and Back 2 would get confusing
Right Hand Finger	1x1	misc	Rings	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	misc	Rings	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	meleeWeaponTool (meleeClass dagger only), quiver, bottle, bag	Daggers, Arrow Quiver, Bolt Quiver, Bottles, Water Skins, Belt Bag, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. 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 bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 2 (7)	1x2	meleeWeaponTool (meleeClass dagger only), bottle, bag	Daggers, Bottles, Water Skins, Belt Bag, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. Can be used for 'quick' items instead.	Clicking "7" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed), open the Bags tab (if bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 3 (8)	1x2	meleeWeaponTool (meleeClass dagger only), bottle, bag	Daggers, Bottles, Water Skins, Belt Bag, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. Can be used for 'quick' items instead.	Clicking "8" will unsheath/sheath (if weapon, depending on whether it's sheathed/unsheathed), open the Bags tab (if bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).
Belt Slot 4 (9)	1x2	meleeWeaponTool (meleeClass dagger only), bottle, bag	Daggers, Bottles, Water Skins, Belt Bag, etc	Quick Slot bag; limited, but adds to Inventory space. 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 bag) or use (if any other item type for this Belt Slot).

Equipment Slots (Weapon Slots)

Left Side: Weapon Equipment Submenu

Equipment Slot	Slot Size	Allowable itemTypes	Subclass[es] Slot is Limited to	Example Equippable Items	Explanation/Notes	Programmer's Notes
Sidearm Slot 1 (1)	1x4	meleeWeaponTool	meleeClass: dagger, shortSword, longSword, greatSword, axe, shaftedBlade, 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	meleeWeaponTool	meleeClass: dagger, shortSword, longSword, greatSword, axe, shaftedBlade, 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	meleeWeaponTool, rangedWeapon	meleeClass: javelin, spear, polearm; rangedClass: bow, crossbow	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: shield, buckler	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	meleeWeaponTool, rangedWeapon	meleeClass: javelin, spear, polearm; rangedClass: bow, crossbow	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 4 Belt Slots mentioned in Main Slots.