Well here is a curious debate. In 13 trainings I will be wearing chain armor(9% hindrance). Kranar has a huge headstart on me. But we are going to chain.
What is everyones thoughts on this?
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What is everyones thoughts on this?
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From a mechanics point of view, I would sack the extra 2% hinderance for chain.
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I also don't know if it still applies, given the types of critter attacks GS has now compared with the year he made the statement.
Something to check into though.
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Heh, see this is totally different than from my point of view.
My point of view is that wizards and sorcerers who are as weak as a twig and snap when they are touched look silly and pathetic.
A wizard who can stand up against good hard hits and live, now that's far from silly.
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I said wearing heavy armor.
Tenser in D&D never took a hit, neither did Gandalf in Lord of the Rings.
Yet they didn't wear heavy armor, but were not frail and sick as Raistlin in Dragonlance.
If you wanted to say you were a paladin, bladesinger, cleric, or magic rogue heavy armor is good for look and RP.
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Anyone got the Damage factors for Chainmail vs Brig?
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Anyway.
Buckwheet
PS. Fizban was a frail old man in ROBES. And he was a god.
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In Gemstone a mage is the weakest profession defensive wise. TD is pathetic, DS is pathetic, and we hunt in offensive stance.
So although all these nice mages in other fantasy worlds may be mighty and superior, ask them to take a trip to Elanthia for the weekend and watch them suffer.
The strongest mage in GS is a weak warrior.
- Lord Kranar, human Archwizard reg
From a RP standpoint I don't like mages in heavy armor. (See first post)
From a mechanics point of view. The heavier the armor the better. (See first post)
From a players point of view I would sack the training points for the extra armor and 2% hinderance. (See first post)
Buckwheet
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There is the question of form versus function. If you want your wizard to look like a wizard, then there are limitations to what he can do due to his equipment. If you want your wizard to be able to hunt the big critters, then you might want to consider equipping the character with whatever it takes to make sure that he returns home to spend his loot and cuddle with his honey. ::"Oh, sorry honey. No diamonds today. How about some pretty costume jewelry? What's that?? The couch??"::
I personally took my lead from the armor hindrance chart and decided that I wanted my wizard to top out with double leathers. Of course, that means that I need to be careful of what I hunt.
I think it is a question of what you want your character to do. Sure, the typical wizard probably wouldn't be wearing heavy duty armor, but you might want your wizard to be able to walk through the valley of death and not fear anything because he is the baddest, meanest wizard in the valley. And that will usually mean that he have the hardware.
Good luck with your decision. Looking forward to seeing you in that valley.
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