Board Thread:R2D - Suggestions/@comment-26104539-20150425060726

The concept is simple, the more weapons, items, and better armor you have on your person, the heavier you'll be. Ever see those Minigun users run around fast as if they don't even have it? This idea is supposed to make that problem go away. There's four weight classifications: Light, Medium, Heavy, and Overburdened. For the sake of simplicity, weight will be measured in "blocks." The first three classifications have 8 blocks of space each.

Light: 0-8 blocks. Your max stamina and regeneration is a tad bit above average. Possible +2 walkspeed. Sprint speed affected.

Medium: 9-16 blocks. Average stamina, regeneration, and (16) walkspeed. Currently, every survivor would fall in this classification.

Heavy: 17-24 blocks. Stamina, regeneration, and walkspeed are below average. Probably -3 walkspeed. Sprint speed affected.

Overburdened: 25+ blocks. You cannot sprint at all and walkspeed is reduced even more. Should be -5 walkspeed.

The purpose of this suggestion is to force players to think smart about their loadouts and decide what risks will be outweighed by benefits. If you have to constantly be on the move, you can go light; bring a primary or secondary weapon only and have some supplies, such as pills. You'll be good at running around, but your total firepower is adequate at best. If you find that you'll be a sitting duck for most of the round, you can pack your best armor and weapons and slowly walk to your camping spot. When you're forced to move, your slowness makes you want to ask for backup more than ever.

Below is a little diagram of my take on the Weight Class System. Just to notify, some primary weapons are in the secondary category and vice-versa. That's because I think there's some weapons so good or so crappy that they should swap their categories. Some weight values also don't make a lot of sense, such as an 8-block Straw Hat, but that's just an attempt at balancing things out. If there's anything in my diagram way too outrageous or not heavy enough, let me know.

Feedback and criticisms are welcome

 