Realistic Carry Weight (Punishing) 35kgs MAX
Thinking that carrying 50+ kg’s of gear is a bit much? This mod changes your max carry weight to 35kgs.
I asked ChatGPT to help me work out a more realistic carry weight for the game.
Choosing a realistic carry weight for immersive gameplay in Stalker 2 depends on balancing realism with playability. Here’s a breakdown to guide you:
Real-World Context:
Carrying capacity in real life depends on factors like physical fitness, training, and gear distribution. Here are some baselines:
Untrained Individual: Can comfortably carry around 15-20% of their body weight over long distances (e.g., hiking). For a 70 kg person, that’s 10-14 kg.
Trained Soldiers (Combat Load):
Modern infantry soldiers often carry 25-45 kg (55-100 lbs), including weapons, ammo, and gear. However, this is physically taxing and not sustainable for long periods.
Survivalists or heavily loaded individuals can carry closer to 30-40% of their body weight, but this significantly reduces endurance.
Adjusting for Stalker Immersion:
Given that the protagonist in Stalker 2 is a skilled, rugged individual in a harsh environment, they could likely carry a heavier load than a typical civilian but not as much as modern soldiers burdened with advanced gear.
Baseline Suggestion:
Realistic Max Weight: 30-40 kg (66-88 lbs) would strike a balance between realism and practicality.
Comfortable Carrying Weight: 15-20 kg (33-44 lbs) for unencumbered movement. Anything above this should slow movement or reduce stamina.
Implementing In-Game Mechanics:
To make it feel immersive, consider:
Encumbrance Penalties:
Reduce stamina regen or increase stamina drain at >70% of max carry weight.
Significantly slow movement speed at >90% of max carry weight.
Backpack Systems:
Adjust weight depending on gear types. A lightweight kit for scouting vs. a full load for extended expeditions adds immersion.
Dynamic Limits:
Tie carry weight to health or stamina levels. A wounded or tired character might carry less.
Final Suggestion for Carry Weight
Realistic max carry weight: 30-35 kg (66-77 lbs).
Encumbrance penalties:
At 70% (21-24 kg): Slight stamina drain increase.
At 90% (27-31.5 kg): Major speed and stamina penalties.
This setup ensures you feel grounded in the world while still being able to play effectively.
This is my first attempt EVER at making/ editing a mod.
I used Adjustable Carry Weight at S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Nexus – Mods and community for the core files, and then used StalkerPakTool – Another Script to Pack and Unpack Pak Files at S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Nexus – Mods and community to unpak and repak.
Paste the .pak file into your ~mods folder.
[Your Stalker 2 Install]/Stalker2/Content/Paks/~mods
Edits the following files:
CoreVariables.cfg
ObjEffectMaxParamsPrototypes.cfg
ObjWeightParamsPrototypes.cfg
Let me know if you run into any issues.
