Base damage and armor values

I have some similar questions. How are the values for each stat interpreted by the game? A few things I am trying to do right now is improve the raptor so that it is a viable mount even late in the game, giving the bird its “infinite” stamina back, and adjusting values so that the game can be more of an adventure than a desperate effort of survival (no hunger, thirst, or temperature effects on player or tamed dinos).

Any help is appreciated.