I didn't mean for all physical traits, just weight. Apparently weight is something you see a couple of United States IDs. [Probably so you aren't accidentally directed to weigh stations]
On the same coin, NSB will detain a military member if they forgot to change their weight when their character was made.
Not every person will take the time to sit through the character creation menu on their first join of the server and would rather get out into the environment as soon as possible.
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Realism only applies if it’s accurate. In most real systems, weight is not a reliable identifier—passports don’t list it, many IDs omit it, and even when listed it’s almost always outdated.
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True, but the reverse also applies: having weight on IDs discourages descriptive RP because people rely on the number instead of engaging with character description.
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That’s exactly why weight on IDs is problematic. A description like “muscular build” or “slim” is flexible, fits RP.
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It’s not about grasping—it’s about removing unnecessary friction for new players. Height can stay; it’s stable, actually affects appearance, and useful. Weight is variable, invisible, and often misused.
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You wouldn't be able to change where you're from on a whim. At the moment you can't even change your ID so that if your weight is wrong, you can't fix it. Don't know how you got that take from the question.
Good for you? I guess it's good that the policing agencies in your area trust you not to eat too much so that the information is still valid.
When you make your character your height actually effects your model. If you put 6'2: You're going to be taller than another male_07. If you put 5'5: You're going to be shorter than another male_07.
I guess I should specify, I have seen military police and NSB detain other members of factions for their weight.