Dwarven Encumbrance

[Fenris]

I was planning on adding a house rule that states:

"Dwarven characters are considered to have a strength score two points higher when calculating encumbrance".

I want to simulate the classic archtype of the dwarf being able to carry heavier loads. Should this be higher, I tought two points was fairly minor really and is there a better way the phrase this? Thanks for any input.

 

[Vaxalon]

YOu could state that they can carry loads as if they were four-legged.

 

[mikebr99]

From the netbook of feats:

PACK MULE [General, Melee]
COPYRIGHT 2000, Bradley H. Bemis Jr.
Folks can now carry just a wee bit more by knowing how to
balance a pack.
Benefit: You can carry weight (encumbrance) as if your
Strength were two points higher.
Balance: 4.92 (Purp 5.00, Pow 4.60, Port 5.00, Comp 5.00,
Rule 5.00)

Give it to dwarves as a racial bonus feat...

 

[mmadsen]

I want to simulate the classic archtype of the dwarf being able to carry heavier loads.

Or you could rule that despite their short stature, they count as Medium creatures for the purpose of Encumbrance. Oh, wait...