Encumbrance Rules

So Tenkar asked what we do about encumbrance.

I've used this in BRP and if running D&D again, I'd port it to D&D in a sec.

You can carry as many Items as your STR score.

Item size is indicated on the chart below. A character can carry a number of ready to use Items equal to their Strength score. For every Item over the Strength score, reduce the character’s Move by 1. They also lose any Dex bonus to AC or missile weapons. Characters can carry up to 2 STR in Items.

Description	Light 1 handed	Medium 1 handed	Heavy 1 handed	Light 2 handed	Heavy 2 handed
Ancient weapon	Knife, brass knuckles	Short sword, machete, pistol	Sword,	Staff, greatsword	Polearm
Damage or damage reduction	D4	D6	D8 or 2D4	D10	D12 or 2D6
Modern weapon	Derringer	Pistol	Submachinegun	Rifle	Rocket launcher
Clothing example	Hat	Shirt or shoes	Greatcoat or suit of clothes	Diving suit or animal costume	Suit of armor
Encumbrance	1 Item	2 Items	3 Items	4 Items	5 Items

 Packing - If Items are packed away (i.e. not ready to use but requiring a minute or two to ready), they count as half size.

Coins & Bullets – For tiny objects such as old coins or bullets, a number of objects equal to the character’s Strength equals one Item.