Movement Penalty (Concept)

Movement Penalty

CONCEPT

Penalties to movement speed. How far/fast the player can walk. This may depend upon difficult terrain and what type of gear is being carried.

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Overview

A decrease in the rate of a character's movement, usually related to what the character is carrying or doing. Such penalties are sometimes implemented for realism; for example, slowing down a character that is carrying a a heavy load of equipment. However, a movement penalty can also be used for balance reasons. A heavier, more powerful weapon may carry the trade-off of also making the player slower or less agile.

Common Elements that May Impose Penalties

Wielding a heavy weapon such as a rocket launcher or a minigun.
Carrying an inventory load that is close to or over a weight limit.
Carrying or moving a corpse, crate, or other environmental objects.
Using a weapon's scope or sights.
Climbing a ladder.
Moving over certain types of terrain, such as water or sand.
In some older games, simply moving will deplete a food count; running out will result in an inability to move.

Common Penalties

Reduction of the player's run speed or removing the ability to run or sprint. In more extreme cases, the player character may not be able to move at all.
Not allowing the player to use a weapon while moving.
Faster depletion of a stamina meter.
Reduced or removed jumping ability.
In turn-based games, the number of spaces a unit can move may be reduced.

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