tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527019347079202204.post2634289041971002252..comments2021-01-01T09:30:21.952-08:00Comments on SimAntics: Dungeons and Dragons 3.5: Strength and LiftingWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00000669041544915548noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527019347079202204.post-47476690705991353702011-08-05T05:58:17.265-07:002011-08-05T05:58:17.265-07:00Very astute! The information I used is from men a...Very astute! The information I used is from men ages 18-74. Our strength does tend to substantially decrease as we become old. I did also have to make some unpleasant assumptions because I had a hard time finding the specific types of data I wanted, so I am open to any good data that can be shared. You may enjoy an older post better: http://simantics.blogspot.com/2011/07/mens-maximum-deadlifting-distribution_07.htmlWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000669041544915548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527019347079202204.post-64705314691978542612011-08-03T14:54:28.756-07:002011-08-03T14:54:28.756-07:00Okay, I'm not quite sure how I first stumbled ...Okay, I'm not quite sure how I first stumbled onto your posts about strength simulation in RPGs, but I would wonder a bit about your assumptions back a few pages. It's been my experience with strength training that most moderately active young males of reasonable weight will easily deadlift almost 300# on their first try at the exercise (let's say 250#). Those who train a little or do manual labor may do a little more. The "average" may be a little weaker, but I don't think it's right to say that deadlifting 100kg puts you at the 80th percentile of men unless you're including all males of all ages - if you're looking at, say, ages 15-40 it should be below median. Then again, I have mild selection biases given my hobby (powerlifting).Mr. G. Z. T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09921024148049682188noreply@blogger.com