Attribute

An attribute is a measurable property of a given character. Generally attributes define how developed a character is in regards to different aspects of the game. Sometimes attributes will remain the same throughout the duration of the game, while other times, as a character progresses, these might be altered by the game. Character classes might also play a role in determining default attributes for a character. Below is an list of some common attributes used:

• Strength: A measure of physical force that can be exerted upon other things, or the ability of a character to perform some physical action.
• Dexterity: A measure of physical control, accuracy, or precision in relation to certain actions.
• Agility: A measure of speed or the deftness of movement.
• Vitality: Also "constitution" or "vigor". A measure of health or the ability to resist physical ailments like poison or illness.
• Toughness: Also "stamina" or "fortitude". A measure of the ability to resist fatigue and strain resulting from activity, combat, or otherwise. Sometimes interchangeable with "vitality".
• Wisdom: A measure of mental aptitude, which might affect the strength or efficiency of magic, and the ability to detect things or have some sort of increased foresight.
• Luck: A measure of how favorable the odds are against the character, for things such as treasure drops or damage rolls.

Non-static attributes

Some attributes are constantly changing, depending on the situations in the game:

• Health: Also "hit points". A measure of how much damage a character can sustain. Death almost always occurs after health falls to a certain point. Health can usually be regained by using potions or spells, or through regeneration.
• Mana: A measure of the character's ability to perform magic or other skills. Mana can usually be recovered by using potions or regeneration, similar to health.
• Hunger: A measure of how "hungry" a character is. Usually this describes how inept a character is to perform a given action, or might cause death once reaching a critical point. Food will decrease the amount of hunger a character has, but the availability of it may or may not be scarce.
• Fatigue: A measure of how physically and mentally able a character is, and how the character is affected in-game.

Advancement attributes

Attributes that continually increase (or increment in one direction), have their own classification. They may reset after reaching a certain point, but generally these will accumulate, reflecting the progress the character has made.

• Experience: A measure of how much a character has developed, usually over the course of a game. This might be increased by defeating enemies, collecting items, completing quests, or simply progressing through the game. Many experience systems award an increase in character level after a certain mark has been reached.
• Level: An extension of the experience attribute. Typically, once enough experience has been gathered, a character may advance to a higher level, where more spells, abilities, locations, et cetera, may now be accessible.

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