I have no problem switching between equipment in my in inventory as of yet, but with introductions such as the speaking trumpet and the drum I wonder how many more items will there be. Will we have to shift between 3/4 pages of items before we find the thing we want?
One idea was to be able to choose what goes where when scrolling for items ie someone catching snakes does not need a shovel.
The other involved the concept above but eliminated any secondary equipment wheels meaning no "press X for more"
I thought about how Rare want players to have to go back to the ship's hold to switch out their weapons so maybe something similar with the equipment.
what about if I need my bucket to save my ship but can't get to my equipment chest in time
Fair point... Maybe have the equipment chest as it is but add certain items as static addition so player may switch the equipment in their hand for the desired item.
So maybe I could exchange my shovel for a bucket hanging from the main mast just in front of the map.
Or if I needed a compass/stopwatch I go to the corner of the map table (not using the map) and switch my empty cannonball slot for a compass, and if pirates attack I run to the cannonball and switch my compass for them.
I guess it's redundant as of right now but if there are plans to include more items and or weapon types, it may be helpful to organise your equipment and clear the clutter.
Cause what pirate carries 3 different instruments?
