Inventory mechanics
Inventory
Set Bonuses
A set gives the player a reason to collect and plan. Chasing the last piece, or choosing between a set and a single stronger item, makes gear a real decision.
Inventory
Shop (Buy and Sell)
A shop turns coins into things the player wants and things the player no longer needs back into coins, without ever letting the player print money.
Inventory
Storage Chest
A chest gives the player a safe place for things they cannot carry, so the bag can stay small and still feel fair, and so a trip back to the same spot has a reason.
Inventory
Weight Limit
Weight makes carrying a choice without a fixed number of slots. The player can take one more thing and move slower, or leave something behind, and the cost is easy to feel and easy to read.