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Philip027 posted...

Strength and Endurance (NOT Vitality) are pretty much the only consistent stats in terms of being able to expect what they usually do, in my experience. Every other statistic varies depending on the game/genre. For instance, in most games I've played with an Agility stat, it doesn't affect chance to be hit at all. It usually affects turn order, or dictates a resource allotment (AP in Fallout, etc)

Luck doesn't really deserve singling out here.

I mean really depending on the game even Strength and Endurance won't get the full scoop. Sure, Strength lets you hit harder in melee--does it also increase your carrying capacity? Does it increase damage for thrown weapons? For bow and arrow weapons? Does it increase your grip duration? Your climbing speed?

Does Endurance just increase your base defense? Your maximum HP? Your poison resistance? Your elemental resistance? The rate your food/water/sleep meters decrease? Your sprint duration?

Most games will tell you the main thing it does, or maybe a couple. Few will tell you all.