As far as EQ, I hear ya. Same here. I find it boring now and DD is very enjoyable. As far as your first question, no idea. The second, not sure but maybe as someone else, mentioned, your con and/or strength may have something to
do with it, or your encumberance. What are your strength and con? How much are you carrying? How long has it been going on? Maybe it is a spell effect
that you are not seeing.
