complications.md

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# Complications to Enrich the Problem

1. Object weights are not known a priori but must instead be weighed
    - Consider a scale taking up weight in a bag in a multi-bag setup
    - Weighing takes time
    - Perhaps using a scale is a skill
2. Object values are not known a priori but must be appraised
    - Consider appraisal being a skill with an error range of epsilon that
      decreases on skill increase.
    - Consider max weight is less as appraisal skill increases.
    - Consider appraising takes time.
    - Perhaps zero-skill appraisers can at least do a broad phase sort by
      approximate weight.
    - Consider having a (possibly incorrect) confidence the appraiser has in the
      appraised value
3. Constrain the amount of time allowed. Consider a treasure hoard that
    is only left unguarded for T time. Form a team of N out of a set of
    adventurers with various appraising and weight-bearing abilities.
4. Pack volume and object volumes are considered
    - For a simple model, assume the cubic-centimeters of bag storage can be
      used with perfect efficiency.
    - Each object has a value-per-weight-unit and a value-per-volume-unit.
    - Perhaps displacement has to be measured