The gap between Light and Midi

Burning Wheel Subsystem Advice and Guidance
1

Does it feel like there’s a big gap between Light and Midi wounds? Unless hours count (e.g. you’re in a dungeon) you can basically ignore Light wounds completely. Midi wounds, on the other hand, require medical assistance and two Ob 3 tests.

I think we’re experiencing this because we’re playing at a fairly good clip of gameworld time to real time, so light wounds are basically negligible, whereas one player has been suffering from a failed midi recovery for most of the campaign!

2

It’s the difference between bruises and mild sprains on the one hand and torn ligaments and broken bones on the other.

3

Light wounds matter in the moment.

Midi wounds, with proper treatment and recovery, turn into long-lasting light wounds.

4

Yeah, Superficial and Light wounds are really there for the back-and-forth nature of a protracted fight. Midi and Severe wounds are game-changers. Traumatic and Mortal are showstoppers.