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How Many Magic Items Should I Give My Players?
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ScryMarket
D&D 5e Inventory Manager
800+ SRD items pre-loaded. RAW weight tracking or our enhanced weight+slots mode — your table, your rules.
800+ SRD Items to Start
Every item from the SRD with proper weights and values. Ready to add to any inventory.
Automatic Encumbrance
RAW weight tracking calculated automatically. Enable weight+slots mode for more granularity.
Smart Containers
Bags of Holding, Handy Haversacks, and custom containers with proper capacity limits.
Unlimited Custom Items
Create homebrew items with full stat customization. Set weight, value, rarity, and more.
Your Table, Your Rules
Use standard PHB encumbrance, try our enhanced weight+slots mode, or skip the math entirely. Switch anytime.
RAW Weight
Standard PHB rules
Weight 192 / 240 lb
80% capacity
STR × 15, calculated automatically
Weight + Slots
ENHANCEDTrack both limits
Weight 127 / 240 lb
Slots 17 / 20
Different builds, different challenges
Tracking Only
No limits enforced
Backpack 8
Belt Pouch 3
Worn 1
12 items 47 lb
Organized inventory, no math
Want something different? Slots-only mode and Pathfinder 2e Bulk tracking also available. All items are cross-system compatible.
Platform Features
Real-Time Sync
Party-wide updates
Automated Shops
Deploy once, run forever
Discord Bot
Full slash commands
AI Assistance
Create items instantly
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does weight tracking work in ScryMarket?
ScryMarket automatically calculates encumbrance based on D&D 5e RAW rules. Every item has its weight from the SRD, and the system tracks your total against your carrying capacity (Strength × 15). You'll see warnings when approaching encumbered status.
What is weight+slots mode?
Weight+slots mode tracks both weight AND inventory slots simultaneously - including container-based slot limits. A high-Strength fighter might hit their slot limit (too many items) before their weight limit, while a high-Dexterity rogue might run out of weight capacity first. It adds strategic depth to inventory management without complex rules.
Are all 800+ items from the official SRD?
Yes, all items come from the D&D 5e Systems Reference Document (SRD) published by Wizards of the Coast under the OGL. This includes weapons, armor, adventuring gear, tools, and magical items with their official weights, costs, and properties.
How do magical containers like Bags of Holding work?
ScryMarket fully supports extradimensional containers. A Bag of Holding has its own capacity limits (500 lbs, 64 cubic feet) and items inside don't count toward your character's encumbrance. The bag itself weighs 15 lbs regardless of contents.
Can I use ScryMarket with other VTTs like Roll20 or Foundry?
ScryMarket is a standalone inventory manager designed to complement any VTT or in-person play. While there's no direct integration yet, ScryMarket works great alongside your VTT for dedicated inventory tracking and party coordination via our Discord bot.
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