Better inventory system

[r4ptor (DayZ) 1]

So i finally got some time over to make some suggestions about the Standalone game.

What really bugs me is the inventory system, since a picture is worth more then a thousand words, i post some and comment on the things.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zvyf930a9xs3wk3/Dayz1.jpg

this first image shows the points that bugs me about the inventory.

1. the text font is times new roman, it works wounder on printed paper since it gives an illusion of a line to follow when reading, but reading that font on a lcd or ttl screen isnt that good on the eyes and the characters are becoming weird since the pixels doesn't line up properly.

2. The item image for example main weapon, pants and such in the list are huge, there are space that could be used for other things, just as it is with the player image (3) and the hand thing (4). Huge open and wasteful space that could be used for other things.

5. The inventory isnt supposed to have a scroll, i hate being forced to scroll down every time i want something from the backpack, example med kits or food.

6. Item state. who beside me is annmoyed by the fact, that you have to hover the mouse over every item in order to see their damage status. There could be an hotkey that showed the status on all the items or the status could be shown directly on the item image.

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/veu454lpn695db1/Dayz2.jpg

This image is an concept solution that i made, took a litle while but you can see where im going with it. Possible to have everything in the same place, no scroll, no wasted spaces. It could use some color, but I didnt do it in order to win a price.

 

I also found this webpage, a person who made a concept work of the dayz inventory system, you can clearly see he put down alot of time with it.

http://kolinsue.com/projects/dayz-inventory/community-release-en

So something like this is what i want to see in the game.

 

What does everyone else think? do you like the inventory as it is now or wouldnt you rather have something like these concepts instead?

[Zarniwoop 1193]

Too cluttered. I like the inventory as is. Simple, consice and functional. 

 

I don't mind scrolling down. It makes up for reaching back and putting it in. And why is hovering over an item for 1 second bad? So what you don't have one second?  :huh:

[DarkwaveDomina 1099]

To be fair the current inventory is only a place-holder. I believe Rocket posted some concept piece a long time ago and it looked good.

[minime1000 78]

Yeah the inventory looks kinda shit right now but I am sure it is a placeholder.

[YeBittenDog 106]

The current UI is a placeholder. It will change over time and the community will have their say.

[ssrasmussen 0]

@R4ptor

 

I strongly agree with you, i'm just posting to back up your suggestions.

I played arma 2, the old dayz mod and now i support the dayz standalone.

I'm aware that many people are content with the old inventory design, and the way you equip items.. But for the love of the game, give it a complete overhaul.

make it easy and intuative to use and equip stuff... it would greatly enhance the game experience..

 

Keep up the good Work.