Big thanks for playing and giving this invaluable feedback! It does mean a lot to me.
I have gotten feedback from others that it does feel like a grind. But thats kind of the game since you can leave it alone to do its own thing. Speeding up-button is a fun idea, but it wouldnt work when i eventually make the game online.
I will take a look in to the helmet 2. That does seem strange! I will also add so you can sell all items. At least this early in the game. of course also add a delete item function from the inventory.
When the game actually is online and you can sell items to other players, there will be items that cant be sold to NPCs.