Comments on: Annotated 43-2

By: Andreas

Andreas — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:37:31 +0000

The problem is really that metal is a great heat conductor.
So if your surroundings are freezing, the metal will suck warmth out of you very effectively.
Covering the metal with fur won’t help very much. It might make more sense to keep the furs under the metal, as what you want to do is trap air close to your skin… but then armor is not made to fit over thick furs.

Compare to sitting in a car in cold climates – without the heating on, temps will drop fast.

By: Zak McKracken

Zak McKracken — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:58:04 +0000

…at least you really really shouldn’t lick them :)

Although, it seems that Frigg has her armor mostly covered, so it should be alright-ish — that is except for her lower legs which are all metal on the outside, and probably no better insulated on the inside than on any other day. And thanks to the really good heat-conducting properties of steel, that armor will draw heat from pretty far up her legs.
On the other hand, she also waded through lava that one time, and survived, so I guess this can’t be worse than that. Also, I hear anger can really help you increase blood flow, and if anyone’s good at anger, it’s Frigg.

By: Andreas

Andreas — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:20:53 +0000

Full plate in arctic conditions is a BAD idea.
Chainmail too.
Actually, all sorts of metal overalls will ruin your day.

By: Weatherbeard

Weatherbeard — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:51:10 +0000

Oh, FB teaser. While it IS infinitely improbable, it’s not our fault. There’s something fundamentally wrong with the universe.