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Armor weight (Discussion)

Introduce armor weight, which adds the weight of the armor (light, medium, heavy) to the attributes. Lightweight armor is less defensive, but offers better offense; Medium weight is neutral; Heavy weight offers more defense, but slows the character's attack and running speed.

Why this is a good idea

• More realistic

Why it may not work out

• Blurs the lines between professions