The Very S.P.E.C.I.A.L. System Readme Edits each of the S.P.E.C.I.A.L stats to vary depending on gameplay, and edits some other things for consistency. The S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Variations Strength is temporarily increased by eating steaks Pereception is mainly decreased by sleep deprivation, but is also slightly decreased by starvation and dehydration Endurance is mainly decreased by starvation and dehydration, but is also slightly decreased by sleep deprivation Charisma is increased by being rich, having friends, dressing nice, and joining a gang Intelligence is increased by reading specific books that belong to four wise people. Some books are highly protected, others are not. Three can be found in and around the Mojave. One is elsewhere. Agility is decreased by Encumbrance (how much weight you're carrying). If Encumbrance > 10, then Agility is decreased by 1 point, If Encumbrance is >20 then Agility is decreased by 1 more point, etc. When Encumbrance > 100, Agility is decreased by a total of 10 points Luck is increased by Karma. Good Karma increases Luck by 2 points, and Very Good Karma increases Luck by 3 more points Miscellaneaous Info The number of available starting SPECIAL points is now 15, and each stat starts with a value of 1 instead of 5 Starvation, Dehydration, and Sleep Deprivation, all increase at twice the rate CarryWeight is 145 points lower Most "Light" armors (Raider, Merc, Leather, etc.) weigh less The Intense Training perk has been deactivated (you can still reactivate it in the GECK) This mod might conflict with mods that affect anything mentioned here, as well as alternate start mods Effect changes - Any effects that aren't mentioned are the same as the vanilla game (Ex: Gecko Steak still does radiation damage, Benny's Suit still increases Speech and Barter, The Stealth Suit still increases Stealth etc.) Meats Bighorner Steak - Increases dehydration by 220 points, Increases Strength by 2 points for 30 minutes Brahmin Steak - Increases dehydration by 220 points, Increases Strength by 1 point for 30 minutes Gecko Steak - Increases dehydration by 220 points, Increases Strength by 1 point for 30 minutes Human Corpse (If eaten off of the ground) - Increases Health by 100 points, Decreases hunger by 100 points, Decreases Karma by 50 points Human Remains - Increases Strength by 1 point for 30 minutes Pre-War Steak - Increases Strength by 4 points for 30 minutes Preserved Meat - Increases Strength by 2 points for 30 minutes Exceptionally Diplomatic Outfits - Increases Charisma by 1 point Daniel's Outfit Joshua Graham's Armor US Army General Outfit Vera's Outfit Fancy Clothing - Increases Charisma by 1 point, Increases Speech by 15 points Dean's Tuxedo Dirty Pre-War Businesswear Fancy Gambler Suit Formal Wear Grimy Pre-War Businesswear President Kimball's Suit Shabby Gambler Suit Well-Heeled Gambler Suit White Glove Society Attire Gecko-backed Armor - Increases Strength by 1 point for leather, or 2 points for metal Gecko-Backed Leather Armor Gecko-Backed Leather Armor, Reinforced Gecko-Backed Metal Armor Gecko-Backed Metal Armor, Reinforced Heavy Armor Increases Strength by 1 point, Decreases Agility by 1 point Combat Armor Combat Armor, Reinforced Combat Armor, Reinforced Mark 2 Desert Ranger Combat Armor Legion Centurion Armor Metal Armor Metal Armor, Reinforced NCR Ranger Combat Armor US Army Combat Armor Van Graff Combat Armor Marked Armor and Riot Gear - Increases Strength by 1 point Advanced Riot Gear Elite Riot Gear Marked Patrol Armor Marked Scout Armor Marked Tribal Armor Marked Trooper Armor Riot Gear Power Armor - Increases Strength by 5 points Brotherhood T-45d Power Armor Brotherhood T-51b Power Armor Gannon Family Tesla Armor Remnants Power Armor Scorched Sierra Power Armor T-45d Power Armor T-51b Power Armor Sexy Clothing - Increases Charisma by 2 points Benny's Suit Ceasar's Armor - Increases Speech by 15 points, too Chained Prostitute Outfit Exposed Prostitute Outfit Jailhouse Rocker Kings Outfit Memphis Kid Outfit Prostitute Outfit Sexy Sleepwear Sleepwear Tunnel Snake Outfit Oliver's Uniform Viva Las Vegas The Stealth suit Mk II- Increases Strength by 2 points, Increases Agility by 3 points