SimAntics

I analyze, evaluate, and comment on tabletop role-playing game (RPG) mechanics. I address issues of game balance, simulation accuracy, min-maxing, and optimization.

Dec 3, 2023

Encumbrance Effects in the Real World

I recently bought a weighted vest to enhance my strength-building from walking and basic calisthenics, and wondered what data is out there ...

Jan 29, 2012

Link - Characters Lifting a Rock

This thread on RPG.net is a very humorous (and non-mathematical) approach to comparing a lifting action across systems. Aberrant: Of cour...

Dec 14, 2011

Probability of a Fatal Fall in Aberrant

I've done a bit on the probability of death from falls from heights in the real world , and the average height a character would have to...

Oct 7, 2011

Marvel Super Heroes - Strength and Lifting

It is time to see how Marvel Super Heroes weighs in as a simulator of human lifting abilities . Marvel includes the character creation mech...

Sep 26, 2011

Shadowrun 4th Ed. - Strength and Lifting

In Shadowrun 4th Edition, how much a person can lift or carry is based on the character's Strength, modified by the successes from a Str...

Sep 17, 2011

Mutants and Masterminds - Strength and Lifting

Mutants and Masterminds is one of my favorite systems. The mechanics made excellent improvements on the d20 system. Since it uses a point-...

Aug 31, 2011

I'm Not Dead

I am still gradually recovering from the loss of my last computer. I decided to try Open Office on the new one instead of buying MS Office ...

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