Attributes

Below a large list of attributes encountered in today's role playing games. The idea is that we'll pick a subset of these that gives enough flexibility and allows for a nice combat system, but is also easy to understand.

Strength

Increases damage and max inventory weight.

Agility

Increases change to hit and walking speed.

Dexterity

Increases change of evasion and missile accuracy.

Vitality / Endurance

Increases health and stamina regeneration rate.

Energy / Intelligence

Increases mana and mana regeneration rate.

Wisdom

Increases how much you can remember (spells).

Spirit / Willpower

Increases magic defence.

Personality / Charisma

Related to bartering, getting information, getting into fights, diplomacy skills.

Luck

Increases luck in many areas.

Speed

Determines how fast you can do things.