10 Most Frustrating Moments In RPG History

9. I'm Sorry Sir But It's £20 For Extra Inventory

Betrayal Inventory management and space is something that has always annoyed me as I pick up everything in the hope it will be useful. I know you're going to say that adds to the difficulty to the game and makes it much more fun, but I used to believe that I needed 20 iron axes and would carry them with me everywhere. Limiting your inventory isn't something we're going to forget as it has wormed its way into newer games as well. When I'm trekking (You sure that's the right spelling Google? Could have sworn trekking is something to do with Star Trek) across the Mojav desert I need to be carrying with me various weapons, a change of clothes, a few kilos of water and food which doesn't leave much room for goodies I find on the way. This was really evident in the DLC for New Vegas; Dead Money. When I got inside the vault at the end I couldn't help but squeal (read: grunt in a manly way) at the treasures in front of me, I could finally afford all the surplus ammo from Gun Runners. I loaded up my pockets and became over-encumbered, but thoughtfully I had the perk that allowed me to fast-travel. All I had to do was slowly walk myself to the exit and I was rich. I tried doing this twice and died each time, it took me a while to realise that there wasn't anyway I was getting out of the vault with my gold. It took me longer then I'd like to admit, but I finally figured out that I was supposed to leave all the valuables I couldn't carry with me in the vault and scarper. I know there's supposed to be some "your life is worth more than gold" and "greed will eventually kill you" lesson I'd learn from this, but to be honest I just wanted to deck out my home with furniture.
 
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