just for the average sl'er bumbling about?

Not at the moment, it is sim-specific (where I have control over testing). But I am bored with the whole "hit points" metaphor.

It can serve a similar function but also incorporate concepts of "score" and so on, arbitrary rewards and punishments.

cool!

gets sentimental at the mention of hit points, though...

i can think of some punishments i'd like to inflict on some arbitrary sl'ers I've run into...

could think of some non-arbitrary ones to do the same to

Perhaps I shouldn't claim anything for this at this stage... it needs some extensive playing-with.

Anything is more "realistic" than hp...I'd love to see what you can come up with!

oh man. can you give me typhoid and then let me run around infecting people?

best. beta-testing job. evar.

Typhoid Thaumata...?

Traumata. Thauzilla. hm.

hopefully there is not an 'NHS' module for said health system

Would that be the one to make you stuck in a loop trying to see some quack...?

it could be worse. It could be a RP of the American Health Care system. You go bankrupt, lose your home, and all your L$.