[HeadBustin]

So what EXACTLY do the attributes determine?

Dexterity is an easy one...it helps to deliver hits and avoid hits.
Resistance...reduces damage taken in battle by a percentage.
Accuracy...better hits more often (?)
and then there is Strength...
Character Information states that "Melee weapons utilize strength heavily". Does this mean ranged weapons should avoid training strength as much? What if it is a requirement for my gun, does it then become more useful? and what is the difference between an encumbrance rate of 0.7 and 0.2? IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?!...also the wiki states that "The higher a players strength the higher their damage base becomes.". What is a players damage base? Is the wiki even reliable

Anyways sorry for the flurry of questions, but I am trying to determine the best path for my player. I use a shotgun btw, so if anyone has a suggestion that would be great.