excellent descriptions for encumberance and food/drink kiy!
possibly, it would be more appropriate if encumberance were labeled 'weight allowance' or some such.
truly, it IS confusing to look at 'encumberance', not achieve it, yet be 'encumbered'. hmmm. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/puppyeyes.gif" alt="" />
but with kiya's explaination, you can see that each character has an 'allowance' and upon reaching a certain percentage of that maximum allowance, you'll become 'encumbered' (slowed), and finally, 'stopped'.