What armor would you prefer?

[The Last Spartan]

I myself, prefer a combination of lamellar, plate and chain-mail armor, as it allows for a good combination of both flexibility and protection (although it will be a little chunky, I think I can deal with that) kinda like O-yoroi, but without the boxy parts. I'll draw it out , just give me a while.

[Roshak]

"Armor? We don't need no stinkin' armor!"

I actually would prefer to go either padded or none, chainmail is just too heavy for me.

[The Last Spartan]

The Aztecs soaked theirs in sea-water (which makes it tougher after it has dried), and from many accounts, the Spaniards had a hard time cutting through it with their swords. Smart, I say

[Farnan]

Improved Outer Tactical Vest, an improved version of the IBA. I've worn the IBA (with SAPI plates) before and its suprisingly comfortable. After a while of wearing it you don't even notice you have it on till you take it off. Also with the plates it'll stop 7.62mm ammo (the caliber of the AK-47) and would be very effective against any bladed weapon. Unlike the IBA this body armor has side plates, eliminating one major weakness of the IBA design. With the DOJ ending its use of Dragonskin, the IOTV seems the best design available.



Advanced Combat Helmet. Its comfortable and will stop a 5.56mm round at point blank range. Not too bad if I say so myself.

[The Last Spartan]

Oops, I forgot to mention, it's "old-time" armor. but both old and new armor is fine.

[STReetSamurai]

The kind that works

I think you might be the third person to try and make a spinoff of "weapon of choice"

And the third who has failed.

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[The Last Spartan]

I don't care. I was just curious at what others would use if they had the choice to.

Jeez, get off my back.

[Thanatos]

New - What Farnan just posted.

Old - Think of Nightmare in Soul Caliber. Ooooh yeah....

[Jubal_Barca]

I'm too weak to wear armour or carry weapons...

I just get a book and BORE the *******s to death.

[joerd9]

A 1/2 sleeve, mid-thigh, no hood chainmail for me, please. Very comfortable. You can do pretty much everything in it except swimming. You can wear them for prolonged periods without getting excoriations (sp?). The only harm they do to you is give you a little exercise.
The protection isn't bad at all actually. Provided it is good steel.

Although thick forests with pointy branches can be a pain in the ***, I recall.

[LeonidasOfSparta]

Heheeh this is all I need !!!



Leonidas

[Ummagumma]

Woad. And a little of that juice cooked up by my friendly local druid. Armour is for pussies (if you are scared of getting hurt, go do something harmless, like knitting.. )

[29 days later]

Not only is it armour but it has a mean cannon at the front as well. Sea Salt.......

[MasterInquisitor]

I'd have to go with something light. Padded leather would probably be the best, though Samurai armour might work too.

[Quacky]

Naked and woad like ummagumma, proper Iceni style. Lets face it, if you're in the front line on one those battles you will die whatever armour you have on. Ofc I'd prefer to be sitting waaaaaaaaay back at home and let some other poor suckers do the fighting like I do now

[MasterInquisitor]

Alternatively you could be a rich bastard and just sit on the horses at the back until all the peasants have been slain and they need you to charge on the remainder of the enemy army.

Plus, I wouldn't be in battle. I'd be back home in my posh castle looking after the kids

[29 days later]

Alternatively you could be a rich bastard and just sit on the horses at the back until all the peasants have been slain and they need you to charge on the remainder of the enemy army.

Plus, I wouldn't be in battle. I'd be back home in my posh castle looking after the kids

I not aware of any battles during Roman and Medieval times that took place were a side used inexperianced peasent armies.

[Mighty]

scale, chain mail, and leather armor. Mostly central asian to saracen type of armors is my kind

[Angmar_nite]

Hmmm I want the one Darth Vader has... Not the black one. The armor that is the Force.

[Feliks]

Just some leather/padded for me, with a more durable shield. Let speed be my best protection.