Thoughts on separate bodypart muscle stats? (Patreon)
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Something that has been suggested a few times is separating various muscle groups for the characters. If we were to do this, I think the most reasonable separation would be: Arms, Back, Chest, Abs, Legs, Glutes; perhaps with a separate breasts stat for the girlfriend.
Each group would have its own 'pump' counter (experience points), meaning, all things being equal, it would be harder to increase Level 5 arms, than Level 1 legs.
This is how I view the pros and cons of implementing this system
Pros:
+ Allows for greater customization and role-playing ability; you could have a girlfriend with monstrous legs and small arms if you prefer.
+ Increases the skill-cap of the game, as you'd have to balance different body parts
+ Incentivizes using different exercises (Bicep curls would increase arms; Hiking could build legs; Rock climbing builds upper body; Squats increase legs/glutes, etc.)
+ Adding to the point above: Activities like the BodyBuilding competition could require you to make a character more symmetrical. And other fun interactions, like a very top-heavy character performing worse at running.
Cons:
- Increases complexity of the game (a pro for some people)
- Makes development potentially slower
- Would make the Art not really match up to the descriptions even more
What do you think about this? I'm already planning on Conditioning/Muscle Density to be its own separate thing. And also for there to be a new weight stat based off of height and muscle mass.
Would you like this muscle-group seperation? Or perhaps you like the idea, but don't view it as a priority? Or maybe you hate the idea, since it adds complexity you don't want?
Let me know, and be sure to vote!