Element Masters (2nd Ed) (1984)

From the introduction:

What Makes Element Masters Different?

Element Masters was organized by a team of experts from a variety of fields, and then enhanced by several hundred play-testers over the course of several years.

• The combat system features hit locations based on weight and features a unique three-action combat phase which enhance realism yet does not slow down play.

• There is a definite objective to the game rather than merely going around gratuitously slaying beasts.

• Long-distance transporters alleviate tedious travel through established territories.

• The setting is a logical world and the players are treated like the heroes they may become.

• Element Masters features over one hundred illustrations by an award-winning artist.

• Non-combat skills add humor and realism to play (Ingenious Idea, Tell Joke, Insult, Foraging).

• The character's carrying and lifting capacity are computed to the nearest pound.

• Characters come to life with interesting descriptions for numerical scores.

• The monsters are logically designed and based on popular genetic theory.

• Magic is commonplace and easy to learn.

• Characters are not restricted to classes.

• Luck is utilized as a characteristic.

• Divine intervention is very limited.

• Element Masters emphasizes realism yet does not become mired in technicalities.