Uther
Knight

So, after 2 years of playing it struck me a bit odd that game mechanics make it so that you can get killed by getting shot in the shin/foot.
Now, while getting shot in the foot greatly lowers performance and hence your chance of leaving the battlefield, it's nearly impossible for it to kill you, unless you are a total wuss and die of pain shock.
For nord huscarls and knights it's a bit of a bummer, because their feet are normally the only parts readily exposed for enemy missiles to plant into. It's hard for me to imagine an armored knight full of adrenaline falling off his horse in agony after an enemy bold has pierced his greave.
But then again.....i guess getting shot in the face and continuing chopping your enemies isn't too realistic either.
Now, while getting shot in the foot greatly lowers performance and hence your chance of leaving the battlefield, it's nearly impossible for it to kill you, unless you are a total wuss and die of pain shock.
For nord huscarls and knights it's a bit of a bummer, because their feet are normally the only parts readily exposed for enemy missiles to plant into. It's hard for me to imagine an armored knight full of adrenaline falling off his horse in agony after an enemy bold has pierced his greave.
But then again.....i guess getting shot in the face and continuing chopping your enemies isn't too realistic either.