1.8.0.0 Items & Encumbrance The number of times that a character’s total ENC (the sum of the ENC of all the equipment they are carrying) exceeds their Carry Rating determines their Encumbrance Level. Higher encumbrance levels apply specific penalties:
Test Penalty
A penalty to all physical and movement based 1.1.1.8 Skill Test and 1.1.1.7 Characteristic Test.
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Speed Penalty
A reduction of the character’s base Speed.
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Stamina Penalty
A reduction of the character’s SP max. For each level this would reduce it below 0 the character gains a level of fatigue.
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These penalties represent the raw difficulty of carrying something too heavy for your character. Thus they can stack with penalties for wearing particularly heavy armor, which represent the difficulties of fighting while weighed down.
| Level (Value) | Total ENC | Test Penalty | Speed Penalty | Stamina Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal (0) | <= 1 times Carry Rating | No Penalty | No Penalty | No Penalty |
| Moderate (1) | > 1 times Carry Rating | -10 | -1 meter | -1 SP max |
| Severe (2) | > 2 times Carry Rating | -20 | 1/2 Speed (round down) | -3 SP max |
| Crushing (3) | > 3 times Carry Rating | -30 | Immobilized | -5 SP max |