Armor value vs actual appearance
I think the biggest problem with the system right now is the visual discrepancies between a unit's appearance and their actual armor values. I think for most cases, it'd be a good way to group armor values by the following (Class-specific mentions listed below armor ratings):
0-15 - Exposed chest or lightweight peasant garments. Units that always have headgear have a cloth (see Brigand, Recruit and Peasant Levy) or fur hat (i.e: Berserker)
13-19 - Heavyweight casual wear or hide armor for most classes. The golden breastplate on the Guard's gotta go, too.
20-29 - Chainmail or other lightweight metals (i.e: the Breastplate worn by the Sturgian Warrior with Improved Armor). Sturdy leathers such as what the Khuzait Spear Infantry wear are also acceptable. Units with this armor rating are always helmeted.
30-39 - Heavier chainmail with a leather breastplate to protect from stabs
40+ - Full plate armor.
Savage and Berserker - Will remain bare-chested, but will always have a helmet. Shoulder cosmetics remain unchanged
Brigand - Cloth or fur caps are only available for an armorless appearance. Helmets are only available with Improved Armor.
Rabble - Armorless appearances no longer have access to helmets, can wear different peasant coifs. Improved Armor will always have a helmet.
Menavlion Infantry - Helmets are now locked behind Improved Armor, Improved Armor will always equip a helmet
Reasons for above suggestions: It's kind of silly to believe that simply wearing a decorative cloth over your casual wear will suddenly give you as much protection as a chainmail shirt just because you're of Battanian, Aserai or Sturgian heritage. It's also apparent to me that some classes have access to modern-day cosplay materials to give themselves a more armored appearance without actually BEING more armored, with the most notable examples being the Menavlion Infantry, Mounted Archer and Ranger. The Khuzait light archer also has access to cosmetic items that look about as armored as one can be when wearing furs and thick hides, which could probably be moved over to the Mounted Archer and Rabble (Improved Armor)
Weapon cosmetics
Depending on how this is implemented, this could be a good way for Bannerlord's art team to make different variations of weapons already in the game so long as they adhere to the reach stat. This one's definitely not an important thing IMO, though i'm sure some folks might appreciate being able to give their Volgiers the Strange Greatsword from Warband.
I think the biggest problem with the system right now is the visual discrepancies between a unit's appearance and their actual armor values. I think for most cases, it'd be a good way to group armor values by the following (Class-specific mentions listed below armor ratings):
0-15 - Exposed chest or lightweight peasant garments. Units that always have headgear have a cloth (see Brigand, Recruit and Peasant Levy) or fur hat (i.e: Berserker)
13-19 - Heavyweight casual wear or hide armor for most classes. The golden breastplate on the Guard's gotta go, too.
20-29 - Chainmail or other lightweight metals (i.e: the Breastplate worn by the Sturgian Warrior with Improved Armor). Sturdy leathers such as what the Khuzait Spear Infantry wear are also acceptable. Units with this armor rating are always helmeted.
30-39 - Heavier chainmail with a leather breastplate to protect from stabs
40+ - Full plate armor.
Savage and Berserker - Will remain bare-chested, but will always have a helmet. Shoulder cosmetics remain unchanged
Brigand - Cloth or fur caps are only available for an armorless appearance. Helmets are only available with Improved Armor.
Rabble - Armorless appearances no longer have access to helmets, can wear different peasant coifs. Improved Armor will always have a helmet.
Menavlion Infantry - Helmets are now locked behind Improved Armor, Improved Armor will always equip a helmet
Reasons for above suggestions: It's kind of silly to believe that simply wearing a decorative cloth over your casual wear will suddenly give you as much protection as a chainmail shirt just because you're of Battanian, Aserai or Sturgian heritage. It's also apparent to me that some classes have access to modern-day cosplay materials to give themselves a more armored appearance without actually BEING more armored, with the most notable examples being the Menavlion Infantry, Mounted Archer and Ranger. The Khuzait light archer also has access to cosmetic items that look about as armored as one can be when wearing furs and thick hides, which could probably be moved over to the Mounted Archer and Rabble (Improved Armor)
Weapon cosmetics
Depending on how this is implemented, this could be a good way for Bannerlord's art team to make different variations of weapons already in the game so long as they adhere to the reach stat. This one's definitely not an important thing IMO, though i'm sure some folks might appreciate being able to give their Volgiers the Strange Greatsword from Warband.
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