@sgcdonmai: > Anelaid said: > (snipped)Well, perhaps it's...

sgcdonmai
2011-02-16T13:04:41-05:00

Anelaid said:
(snipped)

Well, perhaps it's best to cross that bridge when we come to it, then.

A problem with distinguishing such ornamental-only types of armor is that, in works of fantasy that feature them, they just as often get treated as practical and usable pieces, rather than just for show. This is true of a variety of fantasy works, from the ridiculously-ornate armors of Warhammer 40,000 to the increasingly-ornamental weapons and armor of the Dynasty Warriors/Sangoku Musou games.

At what point is it just for show?