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A character's inventory is comprised of what a character is wearing as well as the items in the containers worn by the character. The player of a character can see what their character has in their inventory by typing INVENTORY. Looking at another player will show what they are wearing, although individual items can be concealed or TUCKed. In addition, a character's entire inventory can be changed by a variety of items including a shimmer trinket.
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Character Inventory Limits
Characters are limited to a combination of carrying and wearing 500 items. Once this limit is reached a character will not be able to pick another item up using the GET and GATHER verbs. Players who have found ways around the character item limit are at risk for corruption. Here is a list of items that interact in odd ways with the character item limit: special item count items.
Characters are also limited to how much they can wear based on location. Each wearable location has a limited number of item slots for both functional and non-functional items. Premium subscribers are granted one extra functional and two total slots for several locations as denoted in further detail below.
Click to view the table.
Code |
Location |
Messaging |
# Functional |
# Total |
Premium Functional |
Premium Total
|
0 |
- |
Cannot be worn at all |
- |
- |
- |
-
|
1 |
General |
put on (pin-worn) |
8 |
20 |
8 |
20
|
2 |
Back |
put on (as a backpack) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2
|
3 |
Waist |
put around (as a belt) |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3
|
4 |
Head |
put on (as a helm) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2
|
5 |
Shoulder |
slung over (as a shield) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2
|
6 |
Shoulders |
draped from (as a cloak) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2
|
7 |
Legs |
pulled over (as pants) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1
|
8 |
Torso |
worked into (as armor) |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3
|
9 |
Wrist |
attached to (as a bracelet) |
2 |
4 |
3 |
6
|
10 |
Finger |
slid onto (as a ring) |
2 |
6 |
3 |
8
|
11 |
Feet |
put on (as boots) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1
|
12 |
Neck |
hung around (as necklace) |
3 |
6 |
4 |
8
|
13 |
Belt |
attached to (as belt pouch) |
3 |
5 |
3 |
5
|
14 |
Arms |
attached to (as arm greaves) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2
|
15 |
Legs |
attached to (as leg greaves) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2
|
16 |
Earlobe |
hung from (as a single earring) |
1 |
3 |
2 |
5
|
17 |
Earlobes |
hung from (as a pair of earrings) |
1 |
3 |
2 |
5
|
18 |
Ankle |
attached to (as an anklet) |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3
|
19 |
Front |
put over (as an apron) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2
|
20 |
Hands |
slipped over (as gloves) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2
|
21 |
Feet |
slip on (as socks) |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3
|
22 |
Hair |
put in (as barrette) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2
|
23 |
Undershirt |
slips into (as gambeson) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1
|
24 |
Leggings |
slips into, on your legs (as leggings) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1
|
|
|
Total |
38 |
81 |
43 |
91
|
The chart is arranged in the same order that INVENTORY LOCATION uses.
Types of Inventory
Worn inventory is classified as being functional or non-functional. INSPECT an item to determine its status.
Inventory Slots
The inventory system uses specific slots to hold the character's inventory.
Click to view an example of INVENTORY LOCATION.
>inventory location
You are currently wearing:
As a pin:
a twilight grey owl feather quill tucked behind one ear (non-functional)
a bucktoothed furry llama hand-puppet (non-functional)
a four-petalled violet sapphire pin (non-functional)
a white rabbit fur jacket (functional)
a milky white glass lily haloed in glossy dark silk leaves (functional)
a black-veined bone toothpick (non-functional)
a mink-lined chamois dagger sheath (functional)
On your back:
a pale violet organza pack (functional)
Slung over your shoulder:
a blue quartz stone case embossed with a hunting owl (functional)
Draped over your shoulders:
a veniom-laced spidersilk cloak (functional)
Over your chest:
some ivory Illistim-styled leathers (functional)
Attached to your wrist:
a wide vaalin wristlet clasped with a tiny crimson blazestar cabochon (functional)
On your feet:
a pair of gorgeous blush thigh-boots lined with lustrous mink (functional)
Hung around your neck:
a colorful clay talisman (functional)
a winged blue seed amulet (non-functional)
a wispy grey ampoule (functional)
Attached to your belt:
a hip-slung wand holster (functional)
a wool satchel (functional)
Put over your front:
a pristine ivory satin apron with indigo ties and trim (functional)
Slipped over your hands:
a pair of luxurious blush mink gloves (functional)
Slipped on your feet:
some cozy white angora socks with a lavender diamond pattern (functional)
(21 items displayed.)
Alongside
The alongside (at feet) inventory slot uses PLACE FEET to put one item you are holding alongside you (at your feet). This frees up your hand while the item remains in your inventory. It does not put the item on the ground in the room, so it cannot be swiped by the janitor. Unlike the AllMine script, other characters cannot see the item when they LOOK at the room, but they can see the item below the character's inventory when they LOOK at the character. INVENTORY will show items in the alongside slot below the list of other items.
While this slot is limited to one item, it can be a container that's usable as if you were wearing it or holding it. Warriors and those casting Call Lightning (125) (at their own peril) may exceed this limit by destroying boxes placed alongside them, as the box contents will also be At Feet instead of spilled onto the ground.
By default, having an item placed alongside you will block you from moving rooms and using BERSERK, though you may DRAG an At Feet item in order to move with it. In addition, all teleportation methods will work, and At Feet items will travel with you.
The alongside slot does not reduce encumbrance or affect the 500-item limit, and it has no impact on disarm mechanics and the RECOVER system.
- Usage
- PLACE FEET [item|RIGHT|LEFT]
- INVENTORY ALONGSIDE
- EMPTY FEET [item|ALL]
- STOW FEET
- LOOT FEET
|
Alongside (At Feet) Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
1
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when used
|
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
1. General (Pin)
The general inventory slot is sometimes called the pin-worn slot. Many old items that were made before more recent inventory slots were created are using the general slot. Because of this history, many nouns can be found in the general slot from historical items.
- Notes
|
General (Pin-worn) Slot
Functional item slots
|
8
|
Total item slots
|
20
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, TUCK is always available.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
It just is. Using your imagination is not recommended.
|
Messaging when worn
|
put on
|
|
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2. Back
The back-worn slot is most commonly used for large containers. Common nouns for back-worn containers include: backpack, bag, haversack, rucksack (see more at the alteration noun list). Other items include back sheaths and costume wings.
- Notes
|
Back Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the shoulders slot (cloak).
|
Messaging when worn
|
put on
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
3. Waist
Waist-worn items are typically a form of belt. Common nouns for this slot include: belt, chain, sash. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Waist Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
3
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
put around
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
4. Head
Head-worn items are commonly helms or hats. Common nouns for this slot include: aemikvai, bandana, circlet, crown, earmuffs, greathelm, hat, headband, helm, kerchief, mask, snood. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Head Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
put on
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
5. Shoulder (Slung Over)
Items slung over the shoulder are typically shields, satchels, purses, and harnesses. See more options at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Shoulder Slot
Functional item slots
|
2
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the shoulders slot.
|
Messaging when worn
|
slung over
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
6. Shoulders (Draped From)
Items draped from the shoulders are typically a form of cloak, and this slot is commonly referred to as "cloak-worn". Common nouns for cloaks include: cloak, cape, jacket, robe. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Shoulders Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
draped from
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
7. Legs (Pulled Over)
Items pulled over the legs are typically pants and skirts. Common nouns for this slot include: breeches, kilt, pants, skirt, trousers, wrap-skirt. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Legs (Pulled Over) Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
1
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
pulled over
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
8. Torso
The torso-worn slot is commonly referred to as "armor-worn" or "chest-worn", and items are typically a form of armor or clothing like a shirt or gown. Armor names can be found here.
- Notes
|
Torso Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
3
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
worked into
|
|
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9. Wrist
Wrist-worn items are typically a form of bracelet or non-armor bracer. Common nouns for this slot include: armband, bracelet, bracer(s), cuff, vambrace, wristchain. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
- Item scripts for this slot can be found on the wiki mostly in Category:Accessory item scripts.
- Premium subscribers are granted one extra functional and two total slots here.
|
Wrist Slot
Functional item slots
|
2
|
Total item slots
|
4
|
Premium Functional item slots
|
3
|
Total Premium item slots
|
6
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the arms and hands slots.
|
Messaging when worn
|
attached to
|
|
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10. Finger
Finger-worn items are rings. Common nouns for rings include: band, ring, thumb ring. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
- Item scripts for this slot can be found on the wiki mostly in Category:Accessory item scripts.
- Premium subscribers are granted one extra functional and two total slots here.
|
Finger Slot
Functional item slots
|
2
|
Total item slots
|
6
|
Premium Functional item slots
|
3
|
Total Premium item slots
|
8
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the hands slot.
|
Messaging when worn
|
slid onto
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
11. Feet (Put On)
Shoes are worn on the feet, including shoes worn in combat. Common nouns for shoes include: ankle-boots, boots, chopines, footwraps, knee-boots, sabatons, shoes, slippers, snowshoes, thigh-boots. See more at the alteration noun list. See the slip on feet inventory slot for things such as socks.
- Notes
|
Feet (Put On) Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
1
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
put on
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
12. Neck
Neck-worn items include all forms of necklaces and aventails (armor accessory). Common nouns for necklaces include: amulet, choker, collar, locket, medallion, neckchain, necklace, pendant, periapt, talisman, torc. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
- Item scripts for this slot can be found on the wiki mostly in Category:Accessory item scripts.
- Premium subscribers are granted one extra functional and two total slots here.
|
Neck Slot
Functional item slots
|
3
|
Total item slots
|
6
|
Premium Functional item slots
|
4
|
Total Premium item slots
|
8
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the shoulders, torso, front, and undershirt inventory slots.
|
Messaging when worn
|
hung around
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
13. Belt
Belt-worn items are typically containers or other items attached to the belt (see waist above for where a belt is worn). Common nouns for this slot include: sack, pouch, censer. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Belt Slot
Functional item slots
|
3
|
Total item slots
|
5
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
attached to
|
|
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14. Arms
Items worn on the arms are most typically arm greaves, an armor accessory. Common nouns for this slot include: arm greaves, armband, vambrace. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Arms Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
attached to
|
|
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15. Legs (Attached To)
Items attached to legs are most typically leg greaves. Common nouns for this slot include: leg greave, sheath, quiver, thigh band. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Legs (Attached To) Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
attached to
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
16. Earlobe
The most common item worn in the earlobe slot is an earring. Pairs of earrings are worn in the earlobes slot. Common nouns for this slot include: earring, earcuff, hoops. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
- Item scripts for this slot can be found on the wiki mostly in Category:Accessory item scripts.
- Premium subscribers are granted one extra functional and two total slots here.
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Earlobe Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
3
|
Premium Functional item slots
|
2
|
Total Premium item slots
|
5
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the head slot.
|
Messaging when worn
|
hung from
|
|
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17. Earlobes
The most common items found in the earlobes slot are pairs of earrings. Common nouns for this slot include: earrings, studs. See more at the alteration noun list. A singular earring is worn in the earlobe slot.
- Notes
- Item scripts for this slot can be found on the wiki mostly in Category:Accessory item scripts.
- Premium subscribers are granted one extra functional and two total slots here.
|
Earlobes Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
3
|
Premium Functional item slots
|
2
|
Total Premium item slots
|
5
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the head slot.
|
Messaging when worn
|
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
18. Ankle
Anklets are commonly worn on the ankle. Common nouns for this slot include: anklet, cuff, ankle-cuff, sheath. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
19. Front
Items worn on the front are typically articles of clothing. Common nouns for this slot include: apron, vest, waistcoat, harness, bandolier. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Front Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
put over
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
20. Hands
Gloves are typically worn on the hands, including gloves used in combat. Common nouns for this slot include: gloves, gauntlets, handwraps, handflower. See more at the alteration noun list.
- Notes
|
Hands Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
No
|
Where is it tucked?
|
N/A
|
Messaging when worn
|
slipped over
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
21. Feet (Slip On)
Socks are typically slipped onto the feet. Common nouns for socks include: socks, stockings. See more at the alteration noun list. See the put on feet inventory slot for shoes.
- Notes
|
Feet (Slip On) Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
3
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full with SET LAYERCLOTHING OFF.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the put on feet inventory slot.
|
Messaging when worn
|
slip on
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
22. Hair
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- Notes
|
Hair Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
2
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the head inventory slot.
|
Messaging when worn
|
put in
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
23. Undershirt
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- Notes
|
Undershirt Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
1
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the draped from shoulders and torso inventory slots.
|
Messaging when worn
|
slips into
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
24. Leggings
The leggings slot is in addition to two other existing leg slots (pants and leg greaves), and all three can be used simultaneously. Players do not need to remove pants and greaves before wearing leggings or vice versa. Only one leggings item can be worn at a time, but it can be functional.
- Notes
|
Leggings Slot
Functional item slots
|
1
|
Total item slots
|
1
|
Can it be tucked?
|
Yes, if the appropriate item slot is full with SET LAYERCLOTHING OFF.
|
Where is it tucked?
|
Under the pulled over legs slot.
|
Messaging when worn
|
slips into, on your legs
|
|
Return to inventory slots overview.
Inventory Types
Displaying and Concealing Inventory
Sometimes items are worn in the character features and not shown with the standard inventory, but hidden items will be shown (e.g. hair baubles).
>inventory
You are holding an elegant grey mithril falchion in your right hand.
You are wearing a lopsided green ogre mask, a mithril Twilight Hall pin, a silver-bladed dagger medallion, a twilight grey owl feather quill tucked behind one ear, a centaur hide weapon harness fringed with fire giant manes, a weathered pale canvas satchel, a rugged thick leather pack, some crimson cross-laced leathers, an inlaid gold ring, an iron-buckled thick leather belt, a pair of wolfskin breeches, and a pair of steel-buckled umber scuffed leather boots.
Click INVENTORY HELP for more options.
SORT verb
A character's inventory can be rearranged using SORT.
TUCK and UNTUCK verbs
Item Concealers
Searching Within Inventory
RUMMAGE verb
Safeguarding Inventory
REGISTER verb
MARK verb
Recovering Inventory
RECOVER verb
Adventurer's Guild
The Adventurer's Guild can be used to find lost items.
INVENTORY verb
>inventory help
Usage:
INVENTORY [type] - List your held and worn items, optionally of a specific type.
INVENTORY NOTUCK - List your worn items with tucked items suppressed.
INVENTORY LOCATION - List your items by worn location in head-to-toe order.
INVENTORY USAGE [AVAIL|UNAVAIL] - List your usage of worn locations in head-to-toe order, optionally slots still available or unavailable.
INVENTORY FULL [type] - List your worn items, including contents of open containers and optionally of a specific type.
INVENTORY QUANTITY [type] - Count your non-held items, including contents of open containers and optionally of a specific type.
INVENTORY HANDS - List your held items.
INVENTORY HANDS FULL [type] - List your held items, including contents of open containers and optionally of a specific type (excl. ALONGSIDE).
INVENTORY HANDS QUANTITY [type] - Count your held items, including contents of open containers and optionally of a specific type (excl. ALONGSIDE).
INVENTORY PIERCING - List your piercings.
INVENTORY TATTOO - List your tattoos.
INVENTORY TUCKED - List your tucked items.
INVENTORY ENHANCIVE LIST - List your worn enhancive items, including tattoos.
INVENTORY ENHANCIVE [ON|OFF] - Show your enhancive status and toggle whether or not your enhancive items provide a benefit and expend charges.
Where [type] is one of the following:
ARMOR
WEAPONS
COMBAT
CONTAINERS
FLUFF
REGISTERED
ALONGSIDE
See Also
Related Verbs