[LT] Protective Clothing, Part 1 - Better than Armor

DemiBenson · 12-18-2011, 02:14 PM

The Protective Clothing section of LT (p99-100) lists a few types of clothing that provide protection better than armor - the parka, leather apron, and heavy long coat all provide DR1 (note: not DR1*) over the covered areas. Incidentally, so do shoes (DR1) but not moccasins (DR1*), and boots give DR2.

Ignoring for the moment the lack of flexible notation, the armor value of these items seems implausible to me. I simply can't imagine that a leather apron or heavy long coat could provide any protection vs crushing damage. I have no problem imagining them protecting against any other types of damage though.

Also, the heavy long coat seems like a great piece of armor - only $100, 10 lbs, DR1 and covers torso, arms, and legs. It's better than a padded cloth version ($125, 15 lbs, only DR1*). Admittedly, the TL difference could explain that, but it would be nice if that were listed somewhere. Presumably the long coat also has easier-to-hit chinks in armor, too.

Thoughts?

12-18-2011, 02:14 PM	#1
DemiBenson Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston, Hub of the Universe!	[LT] Protective Clothing, Part 1 - Better than Armor The Protective Clothing section of LT (p99-100) lists a few types of clothing that provide protection better than armor - the parka, leather apron, and heavy long coat all provide DR1 (note: not DR1) over the covered areas. Incidentally, so do shoes (DR1) but not moccasins (DR1), and boots give DR2. Ignoring for the moment the lack of flexible notation, the armor value of these items seems implausible to me. I simply can't imagine that a leather apron or heavy long coat could provide any protection vs crushing damage. I have no problem imagining them protecting against any other types of damage though. Also, the heavy long coat seems like a great piece of armor - only $100, 10 lbs, DR1 and covers torso, arms, and legs. It's better than a padded cloth version ($125, 15 lbs, only DR1*). Admittedly, the TL difference could explain that, but it would be nice if that were listed somewhere. Presumably the long coat also has easier-to-hit chinks in armor, too. Thoughts? __________________ Demi Benson