Encumbrance Issue

[L4wful3vil]

I think I noticed an issue with FGU's calculations for encumbrance. I have a player that as a STR of 12. That makes his Light limit at 43 lbs. He currently has an item that grants him +2 to his strength which takes his light limit to 58 lbs. However he is still encumbered once he hits 43 lbs instead of 58 lbs. Known issue and any fixes for this?

[Trenloe]

How are you applying the +2 strength?

[L4wful3vil]

Through a magic item (Belt of Physical Perfection +2). STR:2

[Trenloe]

So, you're using an effect?

Effects don't change base stats, they only apply when an action is performed, that is when the dice are rolled. They don't apply directly to data shown in the character sheet.

To change the encumbrance STR modifier, click the magnifying glass icon in the Encumbrance section of the Inventory tab and then enter 2 in the "Str Adj" field.

[L4wful3vil]

Thanks for the info. I am trying to avoid the manual manipulations; especially if it's tied to an item. Not that I distrust my players, it's easy to forget about bonuses and penalties as things change. If he looses that belt, then I was wanting all associated affects to go along with it. I get the base stats don't change and effects are added as something is done. I was hoping it would look at a total STR instead of what is just displayed on the sheet.

Thanks again for clearing that up.

[Trenloe]

I was hoping it would look at a total STR instead of what is just displayed on the sheet.

The encumbrance is calculated from the Strength "score" in the main tab, not the Strength bonus.

[DCrumb]

Depending on what extensions you are using, there would also be an effect that would add to your load limit. I just don't know it off the top of my head.

[L4wful3vil]

Depending on what extensions you are using, there would also be an effect that would add to your load limit. I just don't know it off the top of my head.

Thanks. I'll search for such an extension. You give me hope. 😃

[srbongo]

This one by Bmos might do what you're looking for:
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/16/view