Topic: Help me understand Encumbrance
Hi, I'm new to these rules and while I think I have a handle on this, I'd appreciate some clarification.
I take it you buy your gear then add up the number of different items to see what your move rates are. Some are light and can be stacked in a group as 1 item, such as arrows. Others count as 1 item by themselves. Some count as 1 item, but are also Oversized so count as 1 additional item. Then some are not counted as 1 item, but due to their nature (Chainmail & Platemail) add 1 item to the total. Is this correct?
So if my character has a suit of Chainmail (not counted but adds +1), a Sword (counts as 1) and a Shield (Counts as 1, and is Oversized for +1 additional) his total number of items carried would be 4. Is that right?
Thanks,
Bob