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[5e OGL] Encumberment is apparently calculated improperly

Description: The amount of weight a PC can carry without being encumbered (as reported by thier character sheet.) For instance, a 15 STR character should be able to carry 225 lbs without hamperment, but the sheet reports them being encumbered at about a mere 100 lbs. Steps to reproduce: Add a character sheet to the journal, using the SRD5 Roll20 sheet. Add some equipments with a fair amount of weight. Watch the big red word "ENCUMBERED" appear Client Details: OS: Linux Browser: Firefox JS enabled No flash Cookies enabled
The character sheet uses the variant encumbrance system. Variant: Encumbrance The rules for lifting and carrying are intentionally simple. Here is a variant if you are looking for more detailed rules for determining how a character is hindered by the weight of equipment. When you use this variant, ignore the Strength column of the Armor table. If you carry weight in excess of 5 times your Strength score, you are encumbered, which means your speed drops by 10 feet. If you carry weight in excess of 10 times your Strength score, up to your maximum carrying capacity, you are instead heavily encumbered, which means your speed drops by 20 feet and you have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws that use Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution.
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Ah, that makes a little more sense. Is there any way to change this behavior? e1: I found it, near the bottom of game settings. Thanks! e2: Hmm. Even after changing the setting and hitting save, no change occurs.
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If you changed it in game settings you will need to update your game. Join the game and go to settings (cog in upper right). Scroll to the bottom and click the 'Apply default settings' button. Alternatively you can change settings on the character sheet itself by clicking on the cog wheel button in the upper right of the sheet next to spells below experience points.