⚖️ Weight & Its Effects on Gameplay
Weight isn’t just a number — it plays a major role in how your animal interacts with the world.
📊 How Weight Increases
Your weight scales with growth.
Small, young animals weigh less, while adults weigh significantly more.
Each species has its own weight curve, making some inherently heavier than others.
🥊 Effects of Weight
Combat Strength: Heavier animals deal more impactful hits and resist knockback.
Grab System: Weight determines if you can carry a carcass or another animal. Larger weight = more grabbing strength.
Survivability: Bigger weight often comes with more health, making you harder to kill.
🧮 Example
A baby predator may be too light to drag a carcass, only pulling off chunks.
The same predator as an adult can carry the whole carcass with ease.
✅ Summary
Weight defines your role in the ecosystem. It affects hunting, feeding, grabbing, and combat — making it just as important as growth itself.