is there a master encumbrance and movement table?

[jk7275]

Has anyone made a master table where you can look up your strength and encumbrance to get your movement? I know there is the one table in the PHB on page 102 but then you still have to factor in strength and also there is running

[BigBadHarve]

There's no master table that I know of, but the calculation is very simple.

Each category of encumbrance is a base of 350 cn (35 lbs)

You add (or subtract) your strength modifier to the first category (unencumbered) as your character's base, then add 350 to that number for each category of encumbrance beyond that.

So, base encumbrance with no modifier for str.

0 -350 cn = unencumbered, full move
351- 700 cn = heavily encumbered, 3/4 move
701- 1050 cn = loaded encrumbrance, 1/2 move
1051 - 1400 cn = maximum load, 1/4 move
1401 + = overburdened - no move.

If you have a strength of 13, for example, you may add 100 cn to your first (unencumbered) category, then add 350 from there for each:

0 - 450 cn = unencumbered.
451 - 800 = heavy
801 - 1150 = loaded
1151 - 1500 = max
1501 + = overburdened.

Or course the same rule applies with a strength penalty.

[hamlet]

For reference, there is such a table (more than one actually) in the 2nd edition PHB in, I believe, the equipment chapter. Two different types based on which encumbrance system is being used. The one I typically use is a chart that indicates strength vs. weight carried and indicates movement rate. Works well and probably relatively easily portable over to 1st edition as long as you remember the difference in coin weight between the two editions (10 to a pound vs. 50 to a pound).

[Jay R]

Is there a master table for X, to make the rules easier, in this game by Gygax?

The answer is "No", for pretty much any value of X.

[Telok]

Is there a master table for X, to make the rules easier, in this game by Gygax?

The answer is "No", for pretty much any value of X.

Unless it's polearms. We got lots of polearms.

[D+1]

Has anyone made a master table where you can look up your strength and encumbrance to get your movement? I know there is the one table in the PHB on page 102 but then you still have to factor in strength and also there is running

No master table but one isn't generally needed as players generally note what their PC's specific carrying capacity and movement are on their character sheet. BigBadHarve sums up basic encumbrance well. Your movement rate itself already indicates whether you are running or not: 12"=run, 9"=lumbering run, 6"=trot, 3"-4"=not even a trot possible. It's pretty much all right there in the PH p.101-102. Note, however, that (per the DMG, appendix O - which only appeared in 6th and later printings; from Dec 1979 and on) without adjusting for strength nobody can carry more than 150# and still move.

If you really want a table though...

Strength	12"	9"	6"	max
3	0#	35#	70#	115#
4-5	10	45	80	125
6-7	20	55	90	135
8-11	35	70	105	150
12-13	45	80	115	160
14-15	55	90	125	170
16	70	105	140	185
17	85	120	155	200
18	110	145	180	225
18/01-50	135	170	205	250
18/51-75	160	195	230	275
18/76-90	185	220	255	300
18/91-99	235	270	305	350
18/00	335	370	405	450

[Knaight]

Unless it's polearms. We got lots of polearms.

Nothing about that table made the game easier.

[rredmond]

Nothing about that table made the game easier.

[Telok]

Nothing about that table made the game easier.

You stay away from my Bohemian earspoon you heretic.

[Jay R]

Someday I want my players to find a treasure with three magical weapons - a Bohemian’s tongue, an oxwing corseque, and a Lochaber batspoon.

[The BlindCleric]

Someday I want my players to find a treasure with three magical weapons - a Bohemian’s tongue, an oxwing corseque, and a Lochaber batspoon.

hahahahaha! I had to look that last one up!

But that's the beauty of 1e; There are players and DMs out there who poured over the more arcane stuff with great relish.

[mrcomicguy]

Has anyone made a master table where you can look up your strength and encumbrance to get your movement? I know there is the one table in the PHB on page 102 but then you still have to factor in strength and also there is running

I've come up with an Excel spreadsheet for automatically calculating carrying capacity, encumbrance and movement based on items carried, racial movement rates, character strength, etc. If you are interested in a copy, post here.

[jk7275]

I've come up with an Excel spreadsheet for automatically calculating carrying capacity, encumbrance and movement based on items carried, racial movement rates, character strength, etc. If you are interested in a copy, post here.

Yes I am interested in a copy. Thank you

[rredmond]

That sounds great. I'd like to see it as well.
Thanks,
--Ron--