Transhuman Space Methuselah ST+1

[Gold & Appel Inc]

Originally Posted by Fred Brackin

I'd never heard that before. I have heard that taller people make more money but more money equaling longer lifespan is a little indirect.

It's not about being tall, keeping your back and core muscles in shape can help to prevent spine problems and otherwise maintain general activity levels, which tends to improve the span and quality of life.

[Fred Brackin]

Originally Posted by Gold & Appel Inc

It's not about being tall, keeping your back and core muscles in shape can help to prevent spine problems and otherwise maintain general activity levels, which tends to improve the span and quality of life.

Ah, no wonder I've never heard that. It wouldn't have prevented any of my spine problems.

It's probably too vague for any Gurps effect.

[WholesomeMadScientist]

Originally Posted by pawsplay

I would assume it's because muscular development, especially upper body strength, is associated with longer and higher quality of life.

Originally Posted by RyanW

Possibly some incidental side effect of making strong heart muscle and fiddling with fat retention tendencies.

Originally Posted by Gold & Appel Inc

It's not about being tall, keeping your back and core muscles in shape can help to prevent spine problems and otherwise maintain general activity levels, which tends to improve the span and quality of life.

Thank You, really appreciated! Lots to think about. Since my original post I have reread the template of Theophilus (4e Cities On The Edge Pg. 77), an experimental Ishtar/Metanoia-like upgrade, and it too has ST+1 even though it is not a combat/"muscle"/"bruiser"/"hitter" upgrade/parahuman. Which causes me to assume ST+ lends towards the objective.

Originally Posted by Fred Brackin

Apparently perfect is boring

I strongly disagree, with a little imagination your PC's race/subspecies/make/model can have all kinds fun and exciting adventures.

"Believe me, we have enough imperfection built in already. Your child doesn't need any more additional burdens."
-GATTACA

[Gold & Appel Inc]

Originally Posted by WholesomeMadScientist

Since my original post I have reread the template of Theophilus (4e Cities On The Edge Pg. 77), an experimental Ishtar/Metanoia-like upgrade, and it too has ST+1 even though it is not a combat/"muscle"/"bruiser"/"hitter" upgrade/parahuman. Which causes me to assume ST+ lends towards the objective.

IDHTB, does it mention what motivated some brash maverick to try to combine the two upgrades that don't have Mental Instability as a Taboo Trait into something even more capable of acting upon its whims? This strikes me as a real, "So busy trying to figure out if we can we didn't stop to think if we should," scenario...