A way to have different weapons take up different amounts of space?

[Soldier of Failure 14]

Im wondering if this is possible.

Right now, you can fit a M107 in your backpack and it will take up the same amount of space as a MP5. I do not approve of this.

I think it should be changed so the M107 takes up, lets just say 20 spaces and the Mp5 will take up 8 or so, as its just a enlarged pistol. The AKM could take up 12 spaces perhaps, thus this would give you a reason to take the MP5 over the AKM as a backup primary, it shall save you 4 slots.

This would apply to pistols also. The makarov could take 3 or 4, and the PDW would take 6. The others would probably take 5, as they are about the same size. See where Im going with this?

I know that ACE mod as something like this, except instead of slots theres a certain amount of space (like 20,000 cc or something like that) and the weapons take up different space. So this addition should be possible for DayZ.

Remember, all the numbers are put here as "placeholders" they aint set in stone.

Note : Im reposting this because the other thread got no replies, and I cried for 430 days :<

[xximrtwoixx 104]

+1

In a game where you focus on obtaining things I think the inventory system should be a top priority.

I would even like to see this go farther where most primary weapons could not even fit in a back pack but would instead be slung on your back as they are now when you equip your pistol. I would also like to see the option to holster your weapon leaving your arms available to cary large items like jerry cans or tires without them taking up spaces in your inventory.

[Soldier of Failure 14]

+1

In a game where you focus on obtaining things I think the inventory system should be a top priority.

I would even like to see this go farther where most primary weapons could not even fit in a back pack but would instead be slung on your back as they are now when you equip your pistol. I would also like to see the option to holster your weapon leaving your arms available to cary large items like jerry cans or tires without them taking up spaces in your inventory.

You have a good point. Being able to carry something would be great. I hate shoving an engine, fulltank and tires in my pack.

[FlashHawk4 44]

I think it's a bit nitpicky of us to debate icon how many inventory slots should be taken up by each individual gun, I'm just glad they don't take up the same space as an empty whiskey bottle.

But why does the magazine IN the gun take up an inventory space?

[adamtheheretic 106]

This is a relatively good idea but if you look at the backpacks, unless you take apart the guns you wouldn't be able to fit any primary weapon in there so I think this "realism" is pointless when in reality you wouldn't get any gun in there.

I do have an idea for a weapon sling which allows multiple primaries to be carried/used effectively if you'd support that as a more realistic idea though.