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Features

The Gameplay Containers plugin offers a flexible, network-replicated inventory system framework based on the Gameplay Ability System. This system allows developers to create dynamic gameplay experiences with a range of customizable features to manage items, containers, and player interactions.

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This plugin requires the Gameplay Ability System to be set up in your project for full functionality.

Key Features​

Slot-Based Inventory System​

  • A comprehensive inventory system that utilizes a slot-based structure, allowing items to be organized in containers and efficiently managed.

Ready-to-Use Components​

  • Inventory, Hotbar, and Equipment components are included out of the box for quick integration into your game.

Fragment-Based Definitions​

  • Containers, slots, items, and equipment are all defined using fragments, enabling dynamic, flexible configurations and easy customization.

Item Rarities and Dynamic Stats​

  • Support for item rarities and customizable item stats such as Durability, CritChance, and other gameplay-related properties.

Comprehensive Item Management​

  • Add, remove, drop, loot, sort, move, swap, stack, split, or transfer items seamlessly between slots and containers, providing full flexibility in item handling.

Hotbar Slot Toggles​

  • Toggle hotbar slots to activate or deactivate items and apply/remove their associated effects and abilities.

Item Notifications​

  • Display notifications whenever items are added or removed from containers, ensuring players are always aware of changes.

Item Equipping and Unequipping​

  • Equip or unequip items to instantly apply or remove their effects and abilities, giving players control over their loadout.

Loot/Drop Generation​

  • Randomly generate loot or item drops based on configurable drop chances, adding an element of unpredictability to your game.

Dynamic Container Capacity​

  • Containers dynamically adjust their capacity based on gameplay effects, such as buffs or debuffs.

Slot Context Menus & Item Tooltips​

  • Support for slot-based context menus, customizable actions, and detailed item tooltips for a better user experience.

Item Attachment System​

  • Attach or detach items from each other, enabling complex interactions and gameplay mechanics.

Dynamic Slot Management​

  • Add or remove container slots dynamically during gameplay to accommodate changing player needs.

Container Access Permissions​

  • Introduced a permission system to control who can access specific containers, improving gameplay security and flexibility.

Container Overflow Handling​

  • Implemented item overflow handling by storing overflowing items temporarily and attempting to return them to the container later when empty space becomes available.

Code Modules​

  • GameplayContainers (Runtime): Core functionality for managing containers, items, and gameplay interactions.
  • GameplayContainersEditor (Editor): Provides tools for managing and editing gameplay containers directly within the Unreal Engine editor.