Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Slot-based system
A slot-based system is a variation of the preceding encumbrance system. Instead of
weight, it uses a grid system for the player's inventory and assigns a certain number of
those grid points to an item. These points relate to how bulky or awkward a particular
item is going to be. This generally limits the player more than other systems because it
forces the user to reserve enough space to carry the items they really need.
The Fallout series and the upcoming Wasteland 2 games implement a very effective slot-
based system.
It gets tricky for the player when large mission items require a lot of slots. Refer to the
following screenshot:
