Special Slots 390.0.2

Contribute to the project and help me implement it would be the best way.

I'd love to help but have zero knowledge on this XD, I'd be more than happy to test things for you though!

Maybe something like this?

    "LimitedItems": {
        "Meds": true,
        "Firearms": false,
        "FoodAndDrink": false,
        "Throwables": true,
        "BarterItems": false,
        "Maps": true,
        "SecureContainers": false,
        "Containers": {
            "EnableContainers": true,
            "ExcludedContainers": {
                "Onyx Container": false,
                "0c22fc270f59b28c064e1232": true,
                "9543bbe8083934dc3b1b1330": true,
                "c29f11b2e63a089916739c96": true,
                "12403f74773f49be6a2d84b7": true,
                "ae9e418fd5d4c4eec4a0e6ea": true,
                "440de5d056825485a0cf3a19": true,
                "6925918065a41e6b1e02a7d7": true,
                "2eabd4da4ab194eb168e72d3": true
}
},
        "Rigs": false,
        "Armors": false,
        "RepairKits": false
}
}

Then maybe if this works all that would need to be done is to add the containers from base game and custom traders to this list. But I really have no idea if this would work. Going to bed too so I will be able to try if you haven't after I wake up.

First of all, never doubt your own ability to learn something new. You're capable of more than you know.

Second, you may not realize it, but your suggestion there actually gave me an idea on how to possibly implement such a feature... so see, you're already contributing!!

Well I am really glad I could help give you an idea then XD

I was just winging it with the little knowledge I have from using other mods.

In config file:

Set "AllItems" to False

Under LimitedItems category, enable everything you want except for 'containers'

but all the containers or only bavkpacks ?

It's based on categories so yes, ALL containers.

you cant add an option only for bagpacks ? bc i use ammo bags in raid and i put them

in the special slots ..

Can't see why not. I may be able to add compatibility for other container mods as well.
[Quickly navigates to mod page to download 'WTT - Pack N Strap' and other similar mods...]

Lmfao. Hey! Thanks for hearing me out XD

Maybe load order has something to do with it?

I think that if you loaded all custom item mods prior to Special Slots, then it should work by default. More testing is needed to know for sure.

Already did so T-T lol

I have been looking into it but I have no guarantee whether it is possible or not. If it is possible, I do not have any sort of an ETA yet.

Sounds good. I figured I would ask. This is a fantastic mod, though! Thanks!

Looked into it.
This is what I have found so far...

1. Pockets are literally fixed containers so they can hold more than one stackable object.
2. Special Slots are not pockets but instead are actual inventory slots much like each of the other "slots" on your PMC to hold a weapon, rig, armor, or container such as your backpack... and thus, do not have the ability to hold more than one game object per the baked in rules of the game.

Still have plenty more research to do.

Good idea!

Not sure. I'll try to recreate it later and see what I can find out.

it only happened once so maybe just a little loading or transfering thing bug. not that much of a big deal

SVM has an option to disable that feature so containers don't expand when placed into the Special Slots. You'll have to wait until GhostFenixx is able to update his mod.

I'm also working on making my version of that utility as well. No ETA at the moment.

alright, kinda suck since it wasnt that way before but it is what it is i suppose.

Added my fix for this: v390.0.2
But SVM also updated, so you just install the "HideSpecialIcon.dll" file from there as well.

Ran into this a bit last night, and I'm assuming it's almost exclusive to modded backpacks. Stumbled upon this with the "big brother" pack in the Sasha Himik mod as it has a BG decal that blocks grabbing it back out of the slot with no fix other than a wipe so far as I've found.

I'll be adding it in a future update.

EDIT: I find no references in all of the EFT and SPT code/databases that references a 4th Special Slot. Unless I'm missing something, I would suspect this to be something added by a mod and not part of the default EFT behavior.

Not with this mod. This is a server-side mod, not a client mod.

Will look into, no promises though.

Thank you there was an original mod for 3.7~ that only affected meds which is what I want to use instead of having 1000 things be available for special slots.

Never tested that theory, so I don't know.

Is there a way ingame to check to see if it applies without getting my brains blown out and comparing ttk?

That is the only way. Just have to go in either without any additional gear, or with only gear that you don't mind losing should that be the case.

It didnt work btw lol

Now we know for sure. Thanks for testing!

SVM has the ability to install an additional dll file that does this. I have updated my description to include this as a recommended option.

I'm guessing that you are referring to a pouch from another mod. If so, which one? I can look into it and see if I work something out.

Yeah it's an ammo pouch from the Small Cases mod. I altered it to work like I want it to. I deleted a few lines from your mod, so that only the first spec slot is open. I placed the pouch there and it works. The issue is that I can't reload ammo from there like for a bolt-action. Any ideas? Thanks.

Special Slots behave similar to rig or backpack slots in that they can hold an item or container, but that's where the similarity stops.

I believe there is some client-side trickery happening that prevents them from operating like normal slots, but I haven't had time to dive in and verify that.

For now, I don't think I'll be able to help you. At least until I can find time to deep dive into BSG's spaghetti code and figure some things out.

I actually was looking something similar to this myself, and was trying to find a way where only the containers/bags from this mod here and the normal special items:

Basically, just looking for something in a config that allows us to insert id's to blacklist items from the special slot by simply placing the ID similar to this below, I think you get it.

"5b7c710788a4506dec015957",
"5b7c710788a4506dec015957",

"5b7c710788a4506dec015957

@

SlaveToTheGames 

The SmallCases mod I'm using has configs for all the container items it adds.

I'm only using the Ammo Pouch and here are the parameters that I set:

{

"id": "groovey_ammopouch",

"item_name": "Small Ammo Pouch",

"item_short_name": "Sml Ammopouch",

"item_description": "A small container that can hold ammo",

"trader": "prapor",

"trader_loyalty_level": 1,

"currency": "roubles",

"price": 50000,

"unlimited_stock": true,

"stock_amount": 999999,

"allow_in_slots": [

"ArmBand"

],

"ExternalSize": {

"width": 1,

"height": 1

},

"InternalSize": {

"horizontal_cells": [2],

"vertical_cells": [1]

},

"included_filter": [

"5485a8684bdc2da71d8b4567",

"543be5cb4bdc2deb348b4568"

],

"excluded_filter": [""],

"cell_to_apply_filters_to": 0,

"unique_included_filter": [""],

"unique_excluded_filter": [""],

"allow_in_secure_containers": false,

"allow_in_backpacks": false,

"case_allowed_in": [""],

"case_disallowed_in": [""],

"insurancedisabled": false,

"availableforinsurance": true,

"examinedbydefault": false,

"isunremovable": false,

"discardingblock": false,

"isundiscardable": false,

"isungivable": false,

"discardlimit": 9999

This case can go into the armband by default and also via the Special Slots mod, it can go into the first slot only. It only has include filters for ammo. It's also disallowed from going into secure conts and backpacks. It allows/disallows you to pace it in various cases by IDs.

I'm not sure exactly what you are trying to achieve, but you can always NOT place something into the spec slots once opened up. Then modify a container item, set include exclude rules, and put this container into the special slot and just always keep it there. make it "isunremovable"=true, if you want.

will look into... no promises though

SVM (Server Value Modifier)

I'm not actually sure. Never tested that scenario.

Welp, no, its not working. What a shame. PMC still drop mags on the floor and for some reason we have no battlebelts with dump pouches

This is a known issue and is a result of how BSG configured the slots. They are setup as expandable slots like the Backpack, Secure Container, and Rig slots.

That is not supposed to happen. I tested and verified it to work on: 3.5.0/3.5.1/3.5.2/3.5.3
What other mods are you using?

Looks like the special slots are being completely replaced in SVM based on a novice glance at SVM's code. Since some people mentioned other issues related to newer versions of SVM I would imagine something in there has changed that has broken compatability. If you look in the "CSM SECTION" of SVM's code you can see special slots are being modified/recreated there. I don't really know what I'm doing as I'm a novice coder, but to get the functionality working again I added these lines to SVM:

CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[0]._id = "SVMSPEC1"
CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[1]._id = "SVMSPEC2"
CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[2]._id = "SVMSPEC3"
CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[0]._parent = "CustomPocket"
CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[1]._parent = "CustomPocket"
CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[2]._parent = "CustomPocket"
CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[0]._props.filters[0].Filter.push("54009119af1c881c07000029"); // Added
CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[1]._props.filters[0].Filter.push("54009119af1c881c07000029"); // Added
CustomPocketItem._props.Slots[2]._props.filters[0].Filter.push("54009119af1c881c07000029"); // Added

Seems to work as you intend for it to in your mod.

Obviously this isn't a fix that is relevant to you, but I thought it might be useful to fully detail. Perhaps you might indicate that SVM's custom pockets are completely incompatable with Special Slots, or maybe this gives you enough information to provide a workaround. Either way, thank's for your work.

Removing lines 775-780 from SVM also works.

Created a new "Issues/FAQ" tab in the Overview screen to explain this.
The mod is still functioning correctly on a technical level. The slots are still there, they are just hidden because you have more than 4 columns.

Got it, thanks.

I changed to make sure my pockets were 4 1x3 vertical slots (onlyt extended downwards and a multiple of 4 as instructed) and it still doesnt work.

New update. Now compatible with changes to pockets made by SVM.