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Each piece of [[V9: Worn Armor| Worn Armor]] must be [[V9: Equipment Inspection|inspected]] and assigned an Armor Rating in order to be used for [[V9: Core Combat Rules|Amtgard combat]].
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Each piece of [[V9: Worn Armor| Worn Armor]] must be examined and assigned an [[V9: AP|Armor Rating]] in order to be used for [[V9: Combat|Amtgard combat]].
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#Worn Armor is rated by a [[V9: Rules Authorities|person with the authority]] to rate armor, granted by their [[V9: Kingdom| Kingdom]]’s [[V9: Corpora|corpora]] or other relevant organizational document. This traditionally includes the [[V9: Monarch| Monarch]], [[V9: Champion| Champion]], [[V9: Guildmaster of Reeves| Guildmaster of Reeves]], and the [[V9: Reeve| Reeve]]s for the game where the armor piece is being used.
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#Worn Armor pieces must be examined and rated by an [[V9: Equipment Inspector| Equipment Inspector]].
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#Each piece of Worn Armor must be assigned to a [[V9: Armor Tiers|Tier]] to give it a Base Armor Rating. Pieces can also be granted bonuses or penalties based on the quality of construction or appearance. (See [[V9: Armor Rating Modifiers| Armor Rating Modifiers]])
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#Each piece of worn armor will be assigned to an '''Armor Tier''' that will outline its Base Armor Rating and Maximum Armor Rating. Armor that cannot be assigned to a tier does not count as [[V9: Armor|armor]] and cannot be used as such.
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#[[V9: Armor Styles|Armor Pieces]] are rated individually and then averaged when worn together to produce a final [[V9: Armor Point| Armor Point]] value for that [[V9: Hit Locations|Hit Location]].
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#Pieces are then granted bonuses or penalties based on the quality of construction or appearance (see below).
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#Worn Armor rated as zero (0) does not count as [[V9: Armor| Armor]] and cannot be used as part of averaging.
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#*The final combination bonuses cannot exceed the Maximum Armor Rating listed for its tier.
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#*Armor with a final rating of zero (0) does not count as [[V9: Armor| Armor]] and cannot be used as such.
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#[[V9: Armor Styles|Armor Pieces]] must be rated individually but will be [[V9: Armor Averaging|averaged together]] when worn to produce a final Armor Point Total for each [[V9: Hit Locations|Hit Location]].<br><br>
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{{V9 Example|text='''PRO TIP: [[V9: Equipment Reference Sheets|EQUIPMENT REFERENCE SHEETS]]'''<br>Armor rating can be subjective at times. To help mitigate this, it is recommended that players keep a reference sheet with a list of details for their Worn Armor pieces including descriptions, construction details, and previously assigned ratings to help Inspectors make quick and confident assessments. Keeping signatures and inspection dates from other Inspectors will add further credibility to your notes.<br><br>Reference Sheets are not necessary but they will greatly improve your odds of getting consistent armor ratings at every event you attend.}}
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=====A Note on Consistency=====
 
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Armor rating can be subjective. To mitigate this, it is recommended that armor users keep a log of details for their Worn Armor pieces including descriptions, construction details, and previously assigned ratings with signatures and dates from other armor authorities. This is not necessary but will provide an easy reference point for future examinations and greatly improve your odds of getting consistent ratings at every event. (See [[V9: Template Appendix| Template Appendix]] for a sample log)
 
 
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Rating Worn Armor Pieces

Each piece of Worn Armor must be inspected and assigned an Armor Rating in order to be used for Amtgard combat.

  1. Worn Armor pieces must be examined and rated by an Equipment Inspector.
  2. Each piece of worn armor will be assigned to an Armor Tier that will outline its Base Armor Rating and Maximum Armor Rating. Armor that cannot be assigned to a tier does not count as armor and cannot be used as such.
  3. Pieces are then granted bonuses or penalties based on the quality of construction or appearance (see below).
    • The final combination bonuses cannot exceed the Maximum Armor Rating listed for its tier.
    • Armor with a final rating of zero (0) does not count as Armor and cannot be used as such.
  4. Armor Pieces must be rated individually but will be averaged together when worn to produce a final Armor Point Total for each Hit Location.

PRO TIP: EQUIPMENT REFERENCE SHEETS
Armor rating can be subjective at times. To help mitigate this, it is recommended that players keep a reference sheet with a list of details for their Worn Armor pieces including descriptions, construction details, and previously assigned ratings to help Inspectors make quick and confident assessments. Keeping signatures and inspection dates from other Inspectors will add further credibility to your notes.

Reference Sheets are not necessary but they will greatly improve your odds of getting consistent armor ratings at every event you attend.


Armor Tiers

Armor tiers provide a base and maximum rating for physical armor pieces. Each tier includes a list of common styles that fall under that tier. Ambiguous armor pieces should be placed wherever they would be most appropriate.

ARMOR TIERS
TIER BASE
RATING		 MAX
RATING		 INCLUDES
T1 1 2
T2 2 3
T3 3 4
T4 4 5
T5 5 6
T6 6 7
Special - -


Armor Modifiers

Armor pieces can be granted bonuses or penalties to their Armor Rating based on the quality of construction or appearance. Multiple points can be awarded and penalized simultaneously as long as they each correspond to each unique feature or collection of features that would warrant the bonus or penalty if viewed on its own.

Superior Appearance
Bonus points may be awarded to armor that displays an exceptional appearance above and beyond the typical appearance of similar pieces in its style. This includes but is not limited to: tooling, etching, gilding, and fluting, as well as notable use of colors, shapes, weaves, etc. These examples do not represent an exhaustive list and consideration should be given to any piece that obviously goes above and beyond the base construction requirements to create an aesthetically pleasing piece.

Inferior Appearance
Points may be deducted from armor that displays an appearance well below the typical standard expected for similar pieces in that style. Examples include tarnished/poorly-maintained armor as well as visibly inauthentic or degraded materials. This penalty does not apply when the piece is worn as a part of a complete outfit that is intentionally designed to look shoddy or battle-worn.

Superior Construction
Bonus points may be awarded to armor constructed with exceptional techniques that provide a meaningful increase in durability over the standard for the material being used. This includes but is not limited to: solid/riveted rings, hardened material, noticeably tighter spacing than required, etc. These examples do not represent an exhaustive list and consideration should be given to any piece that obviously goes above and beyond the base requirements to create a more durable piece. This bonus may also be granted to pieces that are at least 75% constructed from metal materials that are significantly more dense and/or durable than aluminum.

Inferior Construction
Points may be deducted from armor for inferior construction techniques or a meaningful reduction in expected durability when compared to the standard for the material being used. Examples include but are not limited to: obviously unfinished armor, brittle/cracked material, loose connection points, and shoddy workmanship.

Layered Armor Bonus
If multiple unique pieces of Physical Armor are layered on top of each other as part of a complete outfit, the rating of any overlapping area will be rating of the highest-tier armor piece plus 1, up to that armor’s maximum.

  1. A piece of armor already at max rating will not receive any additional value from layering.
  2. Each layered piece should be able to act as armor on its own if it were not layered. The layers may be affixed while being worn, such as metal armor attached to an arming doublet.
  3. Any part of layered armor that extends beyond the layering is calculated at its normal rating.
  4. All layered armor pieces must be at least partially visible in a way that does not misrepresent the wearer’s armor point total or armor coverage when observed by another player from 20ft away. This especially true in the cases where a lower-tier armor is layered on top of a higher-tier piece.
  5. There is no additional bonus for layering more than two pieces.


Material Thickness

Certain armor styles may require materials that meet a specific thickness. Multiple layers of material may permanently affixed to each other to increase thickness however extra thickness caused by adhesives or empty space should not be factored into the new measurements.


MATERIAL THICKNESS REFERENCE CHART
Inferior
(Minimum)		 Standard Superior Notes
Cloth Cannot be less
than standard		 1/16"
1.60mm		 1/8"
3.18mm
Light Leather 4oz
1/16"
1.60mm		 6oz
3/32"
2.39mm		 8oz
1/8"
3.18mm
Heavy Leather Cannot be less
than standard		 10oz
5/32"
3.96mm		 12oz
3/16"
4.78mm		 Less than standard
is Light Leather
Rigid, Non-Metal 1/8"
3.18mm		 3/16"
4.78mm		 1/4"
6.36mm		 Material Density
at least 0.9g/cm3
(equivalent to HDPE)
Aluminum Steel Aluminum Steel Aluminum Steel
Round Rings 18ga swg
16ga awg
0.048"
1.219mm		 20ga swg
18ga awg
0.036"
0.914mm		 16ga swg
14ga awg
0.064"
1.626mm		 18ga swg
16ga awg
0.048"
1.219mm		 14ga swg
12ga awg
0.080"
2.032mm		 16ga swg
14ga awg
0.064"
1.626mm
Flat Rings 20ga swg
18ga awg
0.036"
0.914mm		 22ga swg
20ga awg
0.028"
0.711mm		 18ga swg
16ga awg
0.048"
1.219mm		 20ga swg
18ga awg
0.036"
0.914mm		 16ga swg
14ga awg
0.064"
1.626mm		 18ga swg
16ga awg
0.048"
1.219mm		 Measure along thinnest axis.

Punched rings should be comparable thickness.
Sheet Metal 18ga
0.040"
1.024mm		 20ga
0.036"
0.911mm		 16ga
0.051"
1.291mm		 18ga
0.048"
1.214mm		 14ga
0.064"
1.628mm		 16ga
0.060
1.518mm
Scales 20ga
0.032"
0.812mm		 22ga
0.030"
0.759mm		 18ga
0.040"
1.024mm		 20ga
0.036"
0.911mm		 16ga
0.051"
1.291mm		 18ga
0.048"
1.214mm


Averaging Armor Points For Hit Locations

When it’s time to actually wear the armor pieces together, each Hit Location will be assigned its Armor Point value based on the armor rating and approximate coverage of all the pieces it is benefiting from.

To calculate this value, average the ratings of all Worn Armor pieces in the Hit Location across the areas that are covered by armor, rounding the result to the nearest whole number. Areas not covered by any armor whatsoever, such as gaps or garb, are not factored into this averaging.

Developer Note: You do not need to be precise when determining the coverage. "Eyeballing" it is perfectly fine and even encouraged. (See HSR#4)
Padded Bracer and a Chainmail Sleeve

Jen is wearing a padded bracer (rated 2pts) on her right forearm and has a chainmail tunic (rated 4pts) with sleeves covering some of her arms. The two pieces together cover about 70% of her arms, leaving a gap at the elbows.

The Armor Rating Officer only cares about the area covered by armor. Looking at her arm, the Officer determines that the bracer takes up about 40% of the armored area and the chainmail sleeve takes up about 60% of the armored area.

[Bracer] 2pts x 40% = 2 x 0.40 = 0.8 [Sleeve] 4pts x 60% = 4 x 0.60 = 2.4 0.8 + 2.4 = 3.2 rounds down to 3.

Therefore, Jen’s right arm has an Armor Value of 3pts in the areas covered by armor (the bracer and the sleeve) and an exposed gap between them.
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