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I don't know if this is possible, but...

Items that don't appear when people look at you. Is it possible for when you type 'equipment' for items that are hidden, such as a concealed holy symbol, to have a "hidden" flag next to them? I do this for the purpose of paranoia. If I have a hidden holy symbol, I'm always worried it's not actually hidden. Same with hidden sheaths

Benorf wrote:I do this for the purpose of paranoia. If I have a hidden holy symbol, I'm always worried it's not actually hidden.

I have the same concern with a char that's got a hidden symbol. I always have to look at myself to confirm that it's concealed.

Maybe in the case of item layering (socks, hidden sheaths) it could have something like an (under) tag in front of it? Example with a real item:

(under) a boot sheath
(under) a pair of fine wool socks

I don't know how possible something like this is to code, but I like the idea.

Lylena wrote:

Benorf wrote:I do this for the purpose of paranoia. If I have a hidden holy symbol, I'm always worried it's not actually hidden.

I have the same concern with a char that's got a hidden symbol. I always have to look at myself to confirm that it's concealed.

Maybe in the case of item layering (socks, hidden sheaths) it could have something like an (under) tag in front of it? Example with a real item:

(under) a boot sheath
(under) a pair of fine wool socks

I don't know how possible something like this is to code, but I like the idea.

Not all unders are concealed, so it'd have to take that into account. But I like this idea.

While I currently do not have hidden symbol paranoia, I do agree it would be nice that the "equipment" list would indicate an item's visibility. Several of my characters have locations with multiple layers and using "look self" to sort things out can be an annoyance when you have a detailed character description.

Since not all lower layered items are automatically hidden or all visible, it can be a real grab bag sometimes with new items. Especially since I have encountered some items I thought wouldn't cover lower layers, but do, and some items I thought would cover lower layers, but don't. Inconsistency can be maddening to someone with a mind as "unique" as me!

And... that moment when you use 'look' instead of 'equipment' and do not realize it is horrifying.

"Where is it?! That gnome robbed me!"