iyItem

iyItem is a generic data structure used in some game engines and software systems to represent a single item within an inventory. It is designed to be the universal container for data about any item, from weapons and armor to consumables and quest objects.

Core properties include a unique identifier, a name, a short description, a category, rarity, base value, and a quantity or stack count. Additional fields commonly tracked are durability, equipment status, and a flexible attributes map for custom bonuses or effects.

Behaviorally, iyItem supports serialization for save games, cloning for duplicating templates, and functions to apply or remove effects when used or equipped. The item may be stackable, consumable, or equipment, with rules for how it interacts with inventories, crafting systems, and loot drops.

Variants include standard items, enchanted items, and special variants defined by flags such as isQuestItem or isTemporary. Some implementations introduce rarity tiers and procedural generation to fill attributes.

Acquisition and lifecycle: iyItems are created via crafting, looting, vendor purchases, or quest rewards. They may be bound to players, tradable, or limited by duration.

In application design, iyItem is used by inventory user interfaces, filtering and sorting logic, tooltip generation, and persistence layers. It serves as a foundation for item effects and interaction rules.

See also: inventory system, item crafting, loot generation.