Heya!

You start with 300 carrying capacity in Skyrim, and 100 stamina. I used to think this meant the formula was 200+Stamina but it's actually 250+(Stamina/2), meaning each ten points into Stamina only increase capacity by 5

Given this fact, do you plan on putting points into Stamina for the purpose of carrying more specifically? Do you think it makes "Extra pockets" a critical must-have perk?

Personally I am now planning all my characters to invest the 3 minimum points into the Pickpocket tree that they need to get the extra +100... The ROI for Stamina is simply too low. I'll still put points into Stamina for mobility mind you, but it'll not be with carrying capacity in mind.

Thoughts?

I'll be putting 3 poits in Pickpocket just for +100. Dont really know if i'll put more in stamina or not.

I am fine with only 300LBs as no encumberance has been taken out of game. I might invest for extra 100 which is valuable but idk for sure.

I'll be a dual-wielder, if everything goes as planned, so I'll be putting a lot of points into stamina anyway. I think a 2-1-1 ratio is about right.

The 300 starting seems more then fine if you don't just pick up -everything- and never use a vendor. With the possibility of the +100 of pickpocketing plus the fact you can have companions carry stuff for you... yeah, it shouldn't be a big issue. If you need more, there's always feather enchants/spells.

I've only seen one person get overencumbered, and he was... yeah, he deserved it.