Game Mechanics: P99 should not allow more than 2 containers open at once

[Rygar]

Don't hate the messenger, but I saw this during ClassicQuest and I must have even blocked this pain out of my memory from Live.

I tried to do forum searches to see if this had been covered before, but I couldn't find anything. I'm not sure if this is a client issue preventing this feature, and oversight during implementation, or if there is just no interest in implementing it due to mass rebellion. It is undoubtedly Classic though. I'll try the official bug format report for this one.

Description:
Apparently, for the entire life of our server, you can't have more than 2 bags/containers open at once.

Relevant PCs:
Everyone

Relevant LOCs:
Everywhere

Steps to reproduce bug:

1. Try and open 3 containers and leave them all open
2. All 3 containers are open at the same time

Expected behavior:
Only 2 containers should open. You need to close a container to open a new one.

Evidence/Research:
EQ Dev comments evidence (11/30/2000):
https://web.archive.org/web/20011027...ve/arc43.shtml

Only Two Bags Open at a Time

Yes, there is a reason. It's some sort of complicated coding reason…

Unfortunately, as much as we also think it would be a great thing to be able to open more than two bags at a time, it won't happen any time soon, if ever.

12/19/2000:
https://web.archive.org/web/20010822...ve/arc32.shtml

Having Three Bags Open at Once

Unfortunately, and oddly enough, it's not likely that we'll be able to make it so that you can open more than two bags. Rowyl already answered this, and essentially it's a programming nightmare. Obviously anything can be done with enough work, but this one isn't likely to happen. With the time required to change it, Rowyl could probably raise the Titanic… [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Confirmation this was happening in early era (12/10/1999):
Wish List

Organizable bags in the bank.
Can have more than 2 bags or boxes open at one time.

Confirmation this was still happening out of era (4/13/2002):
2 Bags!?

I've been thinking alot about this lately... (i know its stupid) but, why is it the interface only allows you to have 2 bags opened at the same time? Why is there such a limit on this? I couldn't come up with any real good reason for a "nerf" on such a thing. Anyone?

It's just to drive me crazy when I'm fletching and need to put my new arrows
in my quiver. Seriously, I don't think it makes much sense either.

(Note it mentions tradeskill container and a quiver, so not limited to just 'bags')

Default position should open all bags on top of one another:

It does make for a lot more clicking. It would also be great if the open
bags did not stack, but would be side by side. OK- then to make it really
great I would like to be able to drag stuff instead of clicking.

Confirmation bags should have a 'memory' in each position, if you drag it somewhere and close it, it will reopen in same spot next time (I do not know if this was saved in your .ini somewhere or if you had to redo this every time you logged in):

You do know that you can arrange the open bag windows as you wish...
It is not visible, but you can click in the upper left corner and then move the open bag window around , and the new position is remembered next time you open that bag - fletching kit.... etc... :-))

Relevant screenshots:
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