Since production has come out (thanks to the admin again for that, good work!) weapons and items have started to trickle on the market. I know that weapons, currently, are just items to have. However, armor modifies stats according to the rules. Example: scout armor increases stealth +1. The question is; Is the armor 'working' currently, or is it also just and item like weapons currently?
When the appropriate abilities for each item are implemented, all items of that type will take on those attributes.
Howver note that there may be some revision to the exact details of items between now and when they are implemented (typically for balance or programming issues).
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