I like reality simulation, so the crunch is fun for me. I think it’s modular enough to focus on just the aspects of crunch that you like

Oh I know, I was just commenting on conceptual similarity, not mechanical. It does strike me how conceptually similar GURPS and Fate are, despite being mechanically at opposite ends of the crunch spectrum.

Interesting, GURPS has a couple mechanics kinda like this. You build characters with point buy, and you can “buy” Disadvantages like Cowardice or Alcoholism which have a negative point cost, giving you extra points to spend on other attributes.

There’s also a way to spend points that you earn (you earn points by adventuring like exp) to change things in the world slightly, though I don’t really use it.

Also, there’s a fun attribute called Common Sense, where the GM warns you if you’re about to do something particularly stupid.

Wherever it comes from, you need to secure it before striking

A general strike without an appropriately sized general fund is a recipe for a laughably short strike.