Author: SteelCaress (---.bhcinfo.com)
Date: 08-18-2005 13:11
Size does not always mean Strength.
Strength (In my view) is the ability to exert a certain amount of physical force. That is, lifting, punching, etc. Unlike D&D, it doesn't allow you to hit more often.
Size (again, IMHO) is a measure of body mass. One may factor Size into the ability to withstand physical punishment (like Hit Points in BRP, also in Villains & Vigilantes), and in Villains & Vigilantes it also affected Agility.
In the real world, there are massive steroid monsters who are heavy and strong (Brock Lesner from WWE comes to mind -- a Google image search will show you what I mean). But look at the massively overweight guy walking down the street? Do you think he can lift a huge amount because he has to drag that weight around with him all day long? Or do you think that he may be desk-bound, leading a sedentary lifestyle, and may not be able to lift much more than 100 lbs (45 kg)? My father is heavier than I am, due to a gut, and can't lift as much as I, because I exercise moderately and do lift weights (so I can fight the midwinter bulge). I'm lighter (lower Size), but I can lift more (higher Strength).
Just some things to think about. I eagerly await your next installment.
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