From The Mana World

Item development plan

The development of a new item for in the game consists of a number of steps. These are:

  • The item needs a name, description and purpose. A small piece of information about the item's origins and current uses could also be helpful. The point of this part is the the item will need a place in the world, inhabitants could mention the item or it could be used in quests. Some information about the item is helpful to make the occurances of the item in the world more natural.
  • Relevant graphics need to be drawn. In most cases this is at least an icon to be able to show the item on the map and in inventory. In the case of visible equipment this should also include the character overlay to be used.
  • The attributes of the item need to be specified. Here we mean to point out exactly what happens when you use or equip an item and what it's value, weight and id are. With our new server this part will include composing the related XML item definition.
  • Finally, use the item in the game. Make certain monsters drop the item, or have it be sold in certain stores. Incorporate it in a quest or allow it to be harvested in certain places. It should be easy to find out where an item is being used later, possibly by its id which could be prefixed by "item".

Below you'll find specification for item icons and a list of items currently in development. For a list of completed items that are ready for use, see the ItemReference.

Further readings

In order to get ideas and inspiration, you should take a look at our older item entries:

Item icon specs

  • Dimension: 32x32
  • Color depth: 32 bpp
  • File format: PNG
  • Background: transparent

Items in development

Weapons

Image Name ID Effects Description
http://img224.echo.cx/img224/3672/dagger8tn.png Dagger 521 (+15 ATK) A simple dagger.
http://img224.echo.cx/img224/6181/sharpknife6rl.png Sharp Knife 522 (+10 ATK) A really sharp knife. Don't hurt yourself!
http://img224.echo.cx/img224/41/ironarrow3lw.png Iron Arrow 529 (+50 ATK) A hard arrow made of iron.
http://img224.echo.cx/img224/8281/shortbow9if.png Short Bow 530 (+20 ATK) A bow for short distances.
http://img224.echo.cx/img224/6149/arrow4lv.png Arrow 1199 (+25 ATK) A standard arrow.
http://img224.echo.cx/img224/6190/bow7cm.png Bow 1200 (+15 ATK) A distance weapon.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_wpn_short_sword.png Knife 1201 (+5 ATK) A small knife, the perfect weapon for a beginner.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_wpn_blood_axe.png Blood Axe ??? ??? ???
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_wpn_broad_sword.png Broad Sword ??? ??? ???
http://kekskiller.cybton.com/twm_wpn_pair_swords.png Pair Sword ??? ??? ???
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_wpn_shuriken.png Shuriken ??? ??? ???
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_wpn_throw_spear.png Throw Spear ??? ??? ???

Equipments

Image Name ID Effects Description
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/hat.png Santa Hat 511 (+2 DEF) Ask Santa about this hat.
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/8486/leathershirt8qr.png Leather Shirt 523 (+2 DEF) A shirt made of harded leather.
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/1267/fancyhat0wn.png Fancy Hat 524 (+2 DEF) A fancy hat.
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/8049/minerhat7hb.png Miner's Hat 525 (+4 DEF) A hat used by miners.
http://img224.echo.cx/img224/9357/boots9it.png Boots 528 (+2 DEF) Some robust boots, ideal for wandering.
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/5597/minergloves5od.png Miner's Gloves 531 (+1 DEF) Gloves used by miners, very useful.
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/9854/leathergloves8pv.png Leather Gloves 532 (+2 DEF) Gloves made of harded leather.
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/5397/cottonshirt2sc.png Cotton Shirt 1202 (+1 DEF) A shirt made of 100% cotton.


Items

Image Name ID Effects Description
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/cactusdrink.png Cactus Drink. 501 +10 HP A fresh drink.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/cactuspotion.png Cactus Potion 502 (+15 HP)
+10 MP
A fresh potion.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/casinocoins.png Cassino Coins 503 ??? Just some casino coins.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/candycane.png Decor Candy Cane 504 ??? A leftover decor candy from last Christmas.
http://kekskiller.cybton.com/twm_itm_maggotslime.png Maggot Slime 505 ??? Slimy Maggot slime.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_itm_candycane.png Candy Cane 506 +7 HP Tasty candy cane.
http://img190.exs.cx/img190/3299/stingerblack9ak.gif Scorpion Stinger 507 ??? A poisoned scorpion stinger.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/cake.png Xmas Cake 508 +10 HP A sweet Xmas cake.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_itm_chocolate.png Chocolate Bar 509 +15 HP A chocolate bar made of finest chocolate.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_itm_candy.png Candy 510 +5 HP A sugar-free candy.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/twm_itm_xmascake.png Ginger Bread Man 512 +20 HP A tasty ginger bread man.
http://img165.echo.cx/img165/386/cake0ib.png Cake 513 +20 HP A slice of cake.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/CandyC.png Xmas Candy Cane 514 +14 HP A special Xmas candy cane.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/presentpink.png Purple Present Box 515 ??? Something mysterious inside.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/presentyellow.png Yellow Present Box 516 ??? Something mysterious inside.
http://themanaworld.sourceforge.net/archive/kekskiller/stinger2jw.gif Red Scorpion Stinger 517 ??? A highly poisoned red scorpion stinger.
http://kekskiller.cybton.com/twm_itm_bugleg.png Bug's Leg 518 ??? A bug's leg. Mostly used for alchemy.
http://kekskiller.cybton.com/twm_itm_cakeslice_with_cherry.png Cherry Cake. 519 (+40 HP)
+20 HP
A nice cherry cake.
http://img165.echo.cx/img165/773/easteregg2ox.png Easter Egg 520 (+100 HP) A surprise.
http://img165.echo.cx/img165/3808/coinsbag1qn.png Coins Bag 526 ??? A bag used to transport coins in it. If you own it you can take more coins with you.
http://img165.echo.cx/img165/3948/milk3sc.png Milk 527 (+150 HP) A fresh litre of ice cold milk. Note: Cool people drink milk!
http://img17.echo.cx/img17/7606/roastedmaggot8ly.png Roasted Maggot 533 ??? Maggot roasted on fire.
http://img17.echo.cx/img17/9655/orangecupcake8ee.png Orange Cupcake 534 ??? A very soft orange cupcake.
http://img224.echo.cx/img224/458/apple9dn.png Apple 535 ??? A healthy apple.


Database developer: add new items to the items database.

Comments

Javila: Data inside brackets was taken from "item_db.txt" file (version 2005/05/21) of our current server. Bjørn, if this file was updated, please uptade this page or send the file to me. Also, some items already has an image but it isn't present in database. Can I help???

Javila: Are there anybody working in some "shields" (wooden, iron, ...and so on)???