Rpg help

I started a new game and i want a way to list all of the items and stats in a menu screen, i just don't know what will be the best way. Would it be easier to print from a file with the name and stats, or to make an array with all the items listed that the character has?
[278 byte] By [jambes16a] at [2007-10-2 1:13:52]
# 1
Im new to java, but id say an array that you get from a database
Futurisdom_Developera at 2007-7-15 18:34:44 > top of Java-index,Other Topics,Java Game Development...
# 2

What type of an rpg is this is it text based, 2d, 3d ? are you talking about a menu with text saying what equipment you have in a list in a console or even graphical ? or are you talking about a sort of side bar where it shows the equipment your character is currently wearing as in standard rpgs?

Twistedchaosa at 2007-7-15 18:34:44 > top of Java-index,Other Topics,Java Game Development...
# 3
its a 2d where a character moves around and my key listener goes to a menu when they press the button i have assigned to pause. there will be a list of things in the pause menu such as items, magic, stats.
jambesba at 2007-7-15 18:34:44 > top of Java-index,Other Topics,Java Game Development...