Aging not all bad
Not trying to go too far off topic here but I have never used the aging modifiers in my games. I agree to a certain extent that aging can cause you to lose certain qualities but the levels used in RPGs seem to be a little harsh. Using my own experiences I can say that as a 42 year old I am definitely in better shape than I was at 18 my stamina, endurance, and strength are all much better and although I was never really that fast my speed is comparable. I agree that mental capabilities remain strong for most people well into their later years, although I.Q.s get kind of fubared due to the increasing divisor but not enough IMHO to qualify in an RPG sense to subtract as much as many systems do.
I think a lot of the systems show an innate discrimination against the aged that is prevalent in our society.
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