Re: [dq-rules] Re: Compiled Armor

[Steven Wiles <mortdemuerte@yahoo.com>]

--- Esko Halttunen <esko.halttunen@luukku.com> wrote:

> I didn't really think about that very much when
> writing up the list. I think assumed base material
> is iron or low quality steel. Obviously softer stuff
> like bronze would give 1 less protection and weigh
> less. How much is debatable, maybe 0.5 to 1 weight
> factor less, depending on material.

I looked up some densities for bronze and steel. 
They're pretty close (bronze ~ 7.4-8.9 g/cm3, steel ~
7.5 ~ 8.0 g/cm3).  So, I'd say same weight, less
protection.

Mort

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