# New Volume System, and Useful Canteens

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-volume-system-and-useful-canteens/1341>\
**Category:** The Drawing Board\
**Created:** [May 20, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-volume-system-and-useful-canteens/1341 "2013-05-20T15:13:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![kilozombie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e274bd/32.png) [@kilozombie](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kilozombie)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-volume-system-and-useful-canteens/1341/1 "2013-05-20T15:13:41Z")

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For the volume system…

…wielding a backpack or any other storage item should add the item’s storage capacity.

I gained notice of how useful this could be playing some more SS13. Backpacks are handled as individual containers- open one, put stuff in and close it, you can take it anywhere and then drop it and open it again later.

Alternatively, give each storage item a drop-down list in your inventory to store items- this way having two hoodies doesn’t allow you to store a sniper rifle by cutting between the both of them. Add a new key like M that allows you to move items from storage item to storage item.

And in terms of canteens:

Make them wearable! They won’t encumber you whatsoever (-1 encumbrance on torso) and still store liquid. This would make them MUCH more valuable. However, you can only wear two at a time, and they can be easily damaged.

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**Author:** ![Mrnocamera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/mrnocamera/32/61_2.png) [@Mrnocamera](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mrnocamera)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/new-volume-system-and-useful-canteens/1341/2 "2013-05-20T15:17:21Z")

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> [@kilozombie](#):
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> Add a new key like M that allows you to move items from storage item to storage item.

M is already mapped, and advanced inventory management should do it.

> [@kilozombie](#):
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> I gained notice of how useful this could be playing some more SS13. Backpacks are handled as individual containers- open one, put stuff in and close it, you can take it anywhere and then drop it and open it again later.

I think they are working on this.