Re: Bracers == Armour??

[Fred the Wonder Worm <>]

Kjetil T.
> Geoff Bailey:
> > Why are bracers classed as armour, while helmets aren't?  What is
> > the notional difference between them that affects their behaviour?
> 
> You can wear a helmet and a pair of bracers at the same time, and get
> ac from both. There's a special case for the bracers, though - if you
> wear them under your armour, they will be ignored unless they give you
> better ac than your "real" armour, say, a robe.

Oh, so bracers are worn _under_ armour.  That explains it.  I guess.

Cheers,
Geoff.

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