Oodelolly |
Hello, everyone!
On page 16 under Carrying Capacity, the rules state that a character is encumbered if her bulk is equal to or greater than half her strength score. On page 167 under Bulk Limits, the rules state that you can carry bulk up to half your strength without difficulty. It goes on to say that you will have the encumbered condition until the amount of bulk you carry becomes less than or equal to half your Strength score.
These seem to be contradictory statements. If my character was carrying 5 bulk and his strength was 10, would I be encumbered? Am I understanding these rules wrong?
Thanks in advance and I apologize if this has been asked before.
Metaphysician |
Well, you *can*, you'll just be encumbered. That said, you only will really end up encumbered if your geared up for wilderness exploration type stuff. If your *not* planning on being in the field for weeks on end, why would you be carrying weeks worth of rations or your full hygiene kit, after all? A more typical load would be "light armor, a long arm, and a bunch of lighter miscellaneous stuff", which would be only about 3 Bulk.
It definitely gives Strength some teeth, in terms of "why should I take strength if I'm not a melee warrior?"
Metaphysician |
Then they have to carry everything. Yes, this means they might be encumbered. The answer is "You should find a ship, or a vehicle, or a base, or some place to keep your stuff".
Otherwise, if your really dedicated to the hobo lifestyle, you'll just have to make some hard choices about what gear you actually want to carry.
Mark Carlson 255 |
Well, you *can*, you'll just be encumbered. That said, you only will really end up encumbered if your geared up for wilderness exploration type stuff. If your *not* planning on being in the field for weeks on end, why would you be carrying weeks worth of rations or your full hygiene kit, after all? A more typical load would be "light armor, a long arm, and a bunch of lighter miscellaneous stuff", which would be only about 3 Bulk.
It definitely gives Strength some teeth, in terms of "why should I take strength if I'm not a melee warrior?"
That is what the troupes is Black Hawk Down thought.
MDC