07-10-2008, 11:01 PM
Titus:
Titus: I'd be curious how you got to those conclusions. My first reaction is to say, I'd want the armor that keeps the other guy's sword out of my guts, but I can also see how someone can believe this armor or that armor is better for what we're doing. Like Arklore/Mike said, changes in fighting tactics can change armor needs, too.
What led to the conclusion that it was fashion? I'm dying to see your study.
Quote:Seems (at least to me) that the development of Armor had much more to do with fashion, rather than it's ability to deflect weaponry aimed against it.
Not a truism of course, just an educated guess.
Titus: I'd be curious how you got to those conclusions. My first reaction is to say, I'd want the armor that keeps the other guy's sword out of my guts, but I can also see how someone can believe this armor or that armor is better for what we're doing. Like Arklore/Mike said, changes in fighting tactics can change armor needs, too.
What led to the conclusion that it was fashion? I'm dying to see your study.
Wayne Anderson/ Wander