Re: Armor proposal 1

[Wright Frazier <khelek>]

Amen, Ster.

WRight

> I just wanted to note that the test run through the hallway of Stewart Center
> was not to declare that movement in chain mail should be 50'/R, but more to
> show that it is really unrealistic to say that chain mail will slow you down
> to half of your normal movement.  This same statement can apply to all forms
> of armor.  Plate doesn't slow you down to 1/3 move, and leather doesn't slow
> you down to 2/3 movement.
> I have always been confused as to why clothing makes you move only 50' round.
> Most people who do any running, jogging, etc. will move in clothing, not naked.
> And as far as protection for clothing, it is way less than half as protective
> as leather armor.  Leather armor is made from thick (12 ounce) hide that is
> boiled in oil or impregnated with wax.  Leather that is cured in such a way
> is commonly cut with a bandsaw instead of a knife (according to the leather
> store owner that I talked to when I bought some leather for armor).  Therefore,
> if clothing is to provide some protection, then leather and all other forms of armor need to have their DVs increased accordingly.
> 
> Enought armor babble for now.
> 
> Kevin
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