[Classicmerp] Armour Primer

[Michael Cole]

On 23/12/2013 8:13 PM, Michael Cole wrote:
> On 19/12/2013 1:41 PM, Lev Lafayette wrote:
>> On Thu, December 19, 2013 12:28 am, Michael Cole wrote:
>>> 6)Padded is simply a huge amount of felt.Take the lining off a billiard
>>> table, and layer it out to about 5cm.It's bulky and heavy, but 
>>> extremely
>>> good.It is generally only worn under plate armour for cavalry
>>> combat.It's also difficult to keep clean and dry.
>> It was also *hot*. If we're going to give it DR4, you may wish to 
>> consider
>> some way of taking this into account (e.g., quicker Fatigue loss or
>> something).
> Totally agree on this.  I'm currently trying to get together something 
> on both costs and weight and bulk for the next primer post, but am 
> having difficulties.  Could you check in GURPS Low Tech and see what 
> is in there - its a module I don't have.  Also, I'll take web links - 
> this part of the documentation is taking a while.
Actually, after some though, I think I might just go for the rule of 
nines - provide cost and weight for torso armour - legs will be the same 
and arms will be half cost and weight.  Head will be half that.  Not the 
most accurate, but it should work OK.  I will take better ideas if offered.

Doesn't really cater for the whole bulk/breath-ability side of things, 
but...