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<blockquote data-quote="DND_Reborn" data-source="post: 7877725" data-attributes="member: 6987520"><p>5E doesn't do a good job of modeling real-world physics but it isn't bad necessarily. This is why I excluded dead-lift from my post, because it is very different than being able to pull or drag over 1000 lbs. Now, if you are talking about a weight on wheels, etc. But I find it impossible... yes, impossible... to believe anyone can move a 1000 block of concrete for example lying on a patch of dry ground. We simply lack the mass to push up against it an move it. Place it next to a cliff wall so you can use that to brace yourself, and then... maybe... maybe an incredible strong person could move it... slightly. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>FWIW, when I was in high school, I could dead lift about 450 lbs. That would give me a STR 15. LOL no way! I was only 145 lbs myself and at best might have had a STR 10 or 11. Even now that I am much older but have lifted weights, I might be lucky to have a 12 or 13 IMO.</p><p></p><p>Now, at the same time, back then, I lost a bet with another guy on the track team and had to give him a piggy-back ride around the track. They guy weighed about 180-185, and I wasn't moving fast of course, but I made it the whole 1/4-mile. Assuming I was heavily encumbered (I would say so!), that would say my STR was about 12. A bit of a stretch, but maybe...</p><p></p><p>This is why things like making your Strength (Athletics) check should modify your ability for lifts, etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DND_Reborn, post: 7877725, member: 6987520"] 5E doesn't do a good job of modeling real-world physics but it isn't bad necessarily. This is why I excluded dead-lift from my post, because it is very different than being able to pull or drag over 1000 lbs. Now, if you are talking about a weight on wheels, etc. But I find it impossible... yes, impossible... to believe anyone can move a 1000 block of concrete for example lying on a patch of dry ground. We simply lack the mass to push up against it an move it. Place it next to a cliff wall so you can use that to brace yourself, and then... maybe... maybe an incredible strong person could move it... slightly. ;) FWIW, when I was in high school, I could dead lift about 450 lbs. That would give me a STR 15. LOL no way! I was only 145 lbs myself and at best might have had a STR 10 or 11. Even now that I am much older but have lifted weights, I might be lucky to have a 12 or 13 IMO. Now, at the same time, back then, I lost a bet with another guy on the track team and had to give him a piggy-back ride around the track. They guy weighed about 180-185, and I wasn't moving fast of course, but I made it the whole 1/4-mile. Assuming I was heavily encumbered (I would say so!), that would say my STR was about 12. A bit of a stretch, but maybe... This is why things like making your Strength (Athletics) check should modify your ability for lifts, etc. [/QUOTE]
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