Equipping a fantasy adventurer

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[–]Cornfed[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I would think such tactics would be a lot easier if you had a shield. It is also more versatile in dealing with arrows, objects thrown, blocking multiple strikes etc. On its size, it is a compromise. A big shield would be too unwieldy to carry or use in confined spaces. A buckler clipped to your belt would be convenient but not great in combat. A medium sized shield could be worn comfortably, used indoors and still reasonably good in open battle.

[–]Antarchomachus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Definitely a more versatile choice. The polearm fight is going to be tough for our character no matter what I suppose.

As far as the armor goes, your mention of the doublet had me thinking of something along the lines of a brigandine? Seems you would want maybe some metal strips sewn or riveted in to protect the heart and other vital areas?

[–]Cornfed[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah that would be the other choice that some people favour. A thicker doublet with a brigandine and maybe whatever those shoulder things are called. I thought my idea would be warmer, more weatherproof, a little more protective and perhaps less overtly armour looking.