Slippery areas (slopes and wet ice)

[Don Honas]

A real world hazard that could increase the difficulty in the game could be slipping mechanics. Sliding down a slope (e.g. when running away from wolves) or falling down a cliff because you were to careless.

Sprained ankle or wrist would feel as a natural side-effect at these times (e.g. 25% chance with low weight 50% when overencumbured).

Items that could counteract slippery areas: Boots with steel gripps, snowshoes with gripps, walking stick / ski poles and climbing axe.

[Bjern]

This would add to the realism. I support this idea if it's done right - I wouldn't want to be slipping and sliding all over the place all the time, but only occasionally.