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Old 10-21-2006, 02:50 PM   #30
Neurion
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Originally Posted by Saurreg
Edit: The helm type used by the Gondorians is known as a barbute. That together with the design of the ornate cuirass makes the Gondorian man-at-arms extremely Italian in appearance!
Yes, the designers seem to have been going for a sort of Roman/Medieval esthetic in the visual design of the Gondorian culture.

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Originally Posted by Alcarin
They could kill enemies even if they were naked....so who cares about the armor?
Because if someone happens to land a blow on you (as is inevitable in the press of battle) you're not going to be immediately disembowled.
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