I’m here to delve into a topic that many players might find both intriguing and challenging: managing your character’s weight in the game “Once Human.” Weight management can significantly impact your gameplay experience, influencing your character’s abilities and performance. Having faced some of these challenges myself, I’m eager to share insights and tips to help you navigate this aspect of the game more effectively.
Understanding Weight Categories and Their Impact
In “Once Human,” your character’s weight falls into one of three categories, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. If your character is underweight, weighing less than 65kg, they will have a carrying capacity of 80kg, a 15% increase in melee attack speed, a 10% decrease in melee damage, and a maximum stamina boost of 25. For characters with a moderate weight, between 65kg and 85kg, they benefit from a carrying capacity of 90kg, a 10% reduction in chest damage, and a 20% increase in stamina recovery. If your character is overweight, weighing more than 85kg, they will have a carrying capacity of 100kg, a 10% decrease in melee attack speed, a 15% increase in melee damage, a 20% reduction in roll speed, and a 15% increase in weapon stability due to reduced recoil.
When creating your character, you can adjust their weight to fit one of these categories. However, what the game doesn’t explicitly tell you is that these characteristics can change based on your in-game actions and diet.
Gaining and Losing Weight: The Mechanics
To gain weight in “Once Human,” there are a few key factors to consider. Firstly, your diet plays a crucial role. Consuming fatty foods will lead to weight gain. Additionally, eating when your hunger bar is nearly full will accelerate weight gain. It is best to eat when the hunger bar is in the middle (orange section) to maintain weight. Another interesting aspect of the game is the Extradimensional Cat. This companion can be placed in an Isolated Securement Unit at your base. While its description mentions helping you sleep better and making you more energized the next day, there is more to it. Sleeping with the cat activates a buff called “Cat Snooze,” which is described as “Restores Health. Sleeping is important for muscle growth and recovery.” However, this “muscle growth” actually refers to weight gain. While resting with the cat, your character gains 1 kg periodically, which can lead to infinite weight gain. This is the easiest and most efficient way to gain weight in the game.
On the other hand, losing weight requires a different approach. One method involves eating spoiled food cautiously, one at a time. Spoiled food restores 5 food and 5 water but causes a significant drop in sanity (200 points). It also has a chance to give you a debuff called “Gastric Discomfort.” When this debuff reaches medium severity, your character will lose weight regularly. To lose weight quickly, you need to monitor your sanity while consuming spoiled food. Avoid letting your sanity drop to 0 by lying in bed to recover before eating more spoiled food. It is not necessary for the debuff to reach severe levels; keeping it at medium severity is sufficient. If it does reach severe, you will need antibiotics to cure it. Antibiotics can be crafted at the Supplies Workbench using 2x antibiotics. Some players suggest that doing push-ups can help lose weight, although I haven’t personally tested this method.
Quick Guide for Weight Management
To gain weight, lie in bed with the Extradimensional Cat active at your base. This will periodically increase your character’s weight effortlessly. To lose weight, eat spoiled food until you receive the “Gastric Discomfort” debuff at medium severity, which makes you lose 1kg periodically. Monitor your sanity and ensure it doesn’t drop to zero by resting in bed between meals of spoiled food.
Conclusion
Weight management in “Once Human” adds a unique layer of strategy to the game. Whether you are looking to enhance your character’s combat abilities, improve stamina, or optimize carrying capacity, understanding how to control weight through diet, rest, and activity is crucial. I hope this guide helps you navigate these mechanics and enhances your gameplay experience. If you have any tips or experiences to share, feel free to leave a comment!
Happy gaming!