projectEli/Documents/inventory.md

# Inventory

The tile-based inventory system provides an organized view of the player's equipped gear on the left-hand side of the screen, offering various slots for different types of items.

## Equipped Gear Slots

### Helmet Slot
- Equip helmets for added protection and character customization.

### Headset Slot
- Attach headsets to improve communication and audio awareness.

### Rig/Plate Carrier Slot
- Equipping a rig or plate carrier eallows for attachment of pouches. Pouches attached to the rig further increase storage capacity.
- Pouches attached to the rig or plate carrier provide additional empty slots for storing various items, making inventory management more flexible and strategic.

### Body Armor Slot
- Choose between body armor or a plate carrier to enhance protection. The plate carrier includes front and rear plate slots.

### Primary
- Keep your primary weapon easily accessible in this slot.

### Sling
- A dedicated space for secondary weapons ensures a quick backup option.

### Pistol Slot
- Store your sidearm here for swift access.

## Additional Inventory Spaces

### Pockets
- Use regular pockets for smaller items, enhancing realism and immersion.

**Secure Pocket**
- Items placed in the secure pocket are retained upon death unless the player is `WANTED`. 
    - More on `WANTED` status in [Combat]()

### Regular Pockets
- Use regular pockets for smaller items, enhancing realism and immersion.

### First Aid
- A dedicated container for medical supplies, retained upon death unless the player is `WANTED`.

### Backpack
- The backpack offers versatile storage, accommodating a wide range of additional gear and loot.

With this tile-based inventory system, players can strategically equip gear, and manage their resources for a fully immersive gaming experience.

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![Inventory](https://git.happytavern.co/OceanSlim/projectEli/raw/branch/master/Documents/images/inventory9.19.23.png "Inventory Snapshot as of 9.19.23")