[Low Tech] Some questions about helmets...

[Pomphis]

Another maybe stupid question:

can I build all helmets from all materials ? For example, have a Leather or Plate Coif ? I ask because the description talks about it being mail, but OTOH I see no explicit rule "helmet X may only be build using Y".

[Sam Baughn]

Originally Posted by Pomphis

Another maybe stupid question:

can I build all helmets from all materials ? For example, have a Leather or Plate Coif ? I ask because the description talks about it being mail, but OTOH I see no explicit rule "helmet X may only be build using Y".

I think you need to judge it on a case-by-case basis. Most things which are usually mail can probably be made from any flexible material, while certain other items wouldn't really work if they were flexible.

So, a padded cloth coif would be reasonable, but a solid plate one seems unlikely. You could probably make a brim out of hardened leather, but not out of fine mail.

[Lupo]

Originally Posted by Pomphis

I ask because the description talks about it being mail, but OTOH I see no explicit rule "helmet X may only be build using Y".

A "plate coif" does not make any sense.

[Flyndaran]

Originally Posted by Lupo

A "plate coif" does not make any sense.

Unless the plates are really tiny and toroidal..