Armor Material Types
Leather Armors
Soft Leather
Leather thickness greater than 1mm (3 oz) but less than 3mm (8 oz), including Suede.
Hard Leather
Leather thickness greater than or equal to 3mm (8oz) and/or treated to harden.
Leather <1mm will be considered clothing.
Chain Armors
Ring Mesh
22-24-gauge steel rings that are welded closed for strength.
Light Chain
Aluminum rings no thinner than 16 Ga SWG (0.0625”, 1.59mm) with an inner diameter no greater than 5/16 inch
Medium Chain
Steel rings no thinner than 18 Ga SWG (0.048”, 1.2mm) with an inner diameter no greater than 3/8 inch.
Heavy Chain
Steel rings no thinner 16 Ga SWG (0.0625”, 1.59mm) with an inner diameter no greater than 5/16 inch.
Chain base values are based on the European 4 in 1 pattern. Professional (5%) and Master Crafted (10%) bonuses will be granted to armors that exceed the minimum. For example, denser aspect ratios (using a thicker gauge or smaller inner diameter); denser weaves like 6in1, King’s Maille, or Persian; and higher-grade materials (Titanium).
Scale Armors
Large Scale
Extra Large, Large, and Medium sized scales. Sizes based on TheRingLord.com scale sizes.
Tiny Scale
Small and Tiny sized scales. Sizes based on TheRingLord.com scale sizes.
Polyurethane Plate
Wynmwick/Dragon Armory
Only Wyrmwick or Dragon Armory armors are eligible for this category.
Metal Armors
Aluminum
16 Ga (~1.5mm) minimum thickness, provides base points. Not eligible to receive professional or master quality bonuses.
Steel
20 Ga (~1mm) Grants professional quality bonus as base, eligible for master quality bonus.
Not meeting minimum thickness grants the fake material penalties.