While it wouldn't be horrible, I see it as a needless complexity. I've never really had problems with the whole weight limit things, but one thing that drove me crazy is this system, which they had in Diablo II. It was annoying as heck trying to figure out what was worth holding onto, and what was not, based on there size-to-value ratio, and I think we'd be better off without that complexity, regardless of realism

The ADoM system even allows you to put logs into your bag. Now that would an interesting sight. :)

More realism... For starters, it would end the proud tradition of carrying logs and statues around.

Castle of the Winds (graphical roguelike that was more or less my introduction to the genre, now that I think about it) had a system like the one you proposed: Every item had a weight and a bulk ratio, and every container had a weight and a bulk limit. Personally, I wouldn't like it. The ADOM inventory reminds me of adventure games like Monkey Island. The bottomless "pack" has charme.

I do see its disadvantages but I also do dislike the fact that you can carry as many things as you want regardless of their size. When I visualize my character I see a poor puffing fellow freighting a mahusive wobbly backpack with all sorts of random stuff hanging from it.

I've been thinking a way to carry items without putting them into your bag. With sufficient strength you could be able to carry logs and such but you wouldn't be able use shields or weapons because both your hands would be occupied.

Needless to say, that would necessitate a major rework of the Bridge Building talent... :)

BTW it would be logical if heavy weapons trained Strength better than light ones when fighting. Merely holding a heavy weapon in your hand could train Strength slightly as well.

I think this idea seems good. Several RPGs have a limited amount of carryable items. Some games containers can only carry a certain weight, some only a certain amount of items, some only a certain amount of space (different items take different amount of space). I think it's overall a good idea, starting off with a bag or backpack and later getting "of holding" stuff with more capacy is always fun.