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Encumbrance
The more weight a character carries, the slower they move. To determine a character’s maximum
movable weight, consult Dead Lift under the sub-ability of Strength (see Chap. 3: Abilities). The total
weight of the character’s load or possessions is compared to their Dead Lift. If their weight is less than
25% of their Dead Lift, then they are unencumbered, moving at their full potential. If their weight is
between 26% and 50% of their Dead Lift, then they are lightly encumbered, moving at ¾ their unencumbered
pace. If their weight is between 51% and 75% of their Dead Lift, then they are moderately unencumbered,
moving at ½ their unencumbered pace. If their weight is between 76% and 95% of their Dead
Lift, then they are heavily encumbered, moving at ¼ their unencumbered pace. If their weight is between
95% and 100% of their Dead Lift, then the character may not move effectively and must reduce their
encumbrance to be able to move. Agility also diminishes accordingly (see Appendix 1: Character Sheets).
2 other limitations of movement are noted below: Pull and Push.
Pull - The most amount of weight that a character can Pull is the sum of the character’s Dead Lift
(see Chap. 3: Abilities) and their body weight (see Chap. 2: Body). The duration a character may Pull weight,
before needing rest, may be calculated as follows:
1. Divide the amount of a character’s maximum Pull by the weight actually pulled.
For example, if a character is pulling a 100 lb. female carcass, but can Pull a maximum
of 500 lbs., then this ratio is divided and the result is a 5.
2. Multiply the result from above times 1d4 rounds.
Push - The most amount of weight that a character can Push is the sum of the character’s Bench
Press (see Chap. 3: Abilities) and their body weight (see Chap. 2: Body). The duration a character may Push
weight, before needing rest, may be calculated as follows:
1. Divide the amount of a character’s maximum Push by the weight actually pushed.
For example, if a female character is pushing a 200 lb. bookcase across the floor,
but can Push a maximum of 250 lbs., then this ratio is divided and the result is 1.25.
2. Multiply the result from above times 1d4 rounds.
Carrying Capacity
Below is a table that lists the carrying capacity per item of equipment. Physical dimensions are
listed for each item, as well as the amount of weight and coins the item is capable of carrying.
Carrying Capacity
Item
Dimensions
Weight
Capacity
Coin Capacity
B allantion
2”
x 2” x 3”
1 10
B ackpack, leather 18”
x 12” x 2”
30
400
B ackpack, straw 2’
x 2’ x 2’
10
500
B arrel
4 ’ x 30” x 30”
217
(31 gallons)
10,850
B ucket, metal 1’
x 1’ x 1’
20
250
B ucket, wood 1’
x 1’ x 1’
10
250
C hest, wood 3’
x 2’ x 2’
100
5,000
F lask
4 ” x 4” x 5”
1 pint (2 lbs. )
-
P ouch, belt 6”
x 2” x 8”
5 50
S ack
8”
x 8” x 8”
4 200
S addlebag 24”
x 10” x 10”
20
1,000
T ankard
4 ” x 4” x 8”
1 pint (2 lbs. )
50
V ial
1”
x 1” x 2”
1 fluid ounce
-
W ine bottle 4 ” x 4” x 10”
½ gallon (3.5 lbs. )
-
W ineskin
4 ” x 4” x 10”
½ gallon (3.5 lbs. )
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